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Roberto Kriete, Presidente de la Junta Directiva y CEO de TACA devela la nueva imagen de la aerolínea frente a la prensa internacional.

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September 29, 2008 12:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time

TACA Revela Su Nueva Imagen Al Mundo

Línea Aérea Trabaja Para Brindar Una Nueva Experiencia De Viaje



SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TACA, la aerolínea internacional para el viajero moderno de hoy, reveló su nueva imagen durante un evento en el Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador. También anunció una serie de cambios integrales de servicio, para brindarles a sus pasajeros una nueva experiencia de viaje.

Luego de un espectáculo de danza y la presentación de uno de los aviones de la aerolínea luciendo la nueva imagen, Roberto Kriete, Presidente de la Junta Directiva y CEO de TACA, se dirigió a los asistentes al evento con un mensaje de optimismo hacia el futuro. A continuación fueron presentados, en un desfile de modas, los nuevos uniformes creados por la reconocida diseñadora colombiana Isabel Henao.

“En TACA estamos emprendiendo una transformación integral”, dijo Roberto Kriete, Presidente de la Junta Directiva y CEO de TACA. “Estamos conscientes de que las condiciones económicas por las que atraviesa nuestra industria son complejas, pero estos cambios que estamos implementando con la intención de seguir fortaleciendo nuestra aerolínea, forman parte de una estrategia a largo plazo, basada en el conocimiento de las necesidades de nuestros clientes, con el fin de lograr su preferencia”.

Con 39 destinos en 22 países de Norte, Centro, Sudamérica y el Caribe, TACA se esfuerza por ser la aerolínea preferida del viajero moderno de hoy. Para lograrlo, está cambiando algo más que su imagen. La aerolínea busca ofrecerles a sus pasajeros una nueva experiencia que incluye cambios a sus atenciones a bordo, reacomodamiento de su flota de aviones y un cambio integral de la actitud de servicio de la empresa.

“Nuestra meta es ofrecerles a nuestros clientes un servicio de clase mundial que podrán descubrir a través de todos sus sentidos”, dijo Estuardo Ortiz, Vicepresidente Comercial de TACA. “Significa una renovación total de nuestra imagen como empresa, pero conlleva también transformar nuestros productos y cultura de servicio en algo que genere una relación emocional positiva con la marca TACA y con la experiencia que queremos brindar a bordo de nuestros aviones”.

La renovación de la imagen de TACA responde al resultado de una serie de estudios realizados desde hace dos años y medio. “Luego de analizar exhaustivamente lo que quieren y esperan nuestros clientes, estamos cambiando desde adentro para escucharlos mejor”, dijo Ortiz. “Sabemos que estos cambios tomarán tiempo, pero entenderlos y saber qué es lo que podemos hacer para que su experiencia de vuelo sea mejor, es una inversión y un compromiso que asumimos con gusto”.

Esta nueva estrategia de reposicionamiento ha sido un proceso colaborativo. La nueva imagen fue desarrollada por el equipo de Mercadeo de TACA con la ayuda de la empresa Lippincott, una de las más importantes consultoras sobre manejo de marca en el mundo, con sede en Nueva York.

Los nuevos uniformes fueron creados por la diseñadora colombiana Isabel Henao, quien ha colaborado con varias multinacionales de reconocimiento mundial y cuyas creaciones han figurado en pasarelas de la talla de la Semana de la Moda en Madrid y Colombiamoda.

“Con esta nueva imagen queremos transmitir una sensación de calidez, dinamismo y amabilidad”, dijo Sarah Sandoval, Directora de Mercadeo de TACA. “Es una imagen más moderna que nuestros clientes verán en los aviones, la papelería y en los uniformes de nuestro personal. Estamos muy emocionados al emprender este nuevo viaje en beneficio de nuestros clientes”.

TACA es la aerolínea internacional que une a las tres Américas y que trabaja para ofrecer un servicio de clase mundial amable, eficiente y seguro para el viajero moderno de hoy.

Acerca de TACA

Fundada en 1931 y con más de 77 años de historia, TACA tiene como prioridad ofrecer a sus pasajeros una experiencia de vuelo caracterizada por la amabilidad, el respeto y la atención al cliente. Hoy en día TACA vuela a 39 destinos en 22 países de Norte, Centro, Sudamérica y el Caribe, incluyendo vuelos diarios a nueve de las principales ciudades de Estados Unidos y Toronto en Canadá. TACA une las tres Américas con vuelos a destinos como Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Washington DC, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo, Lima, Quito, Bogotá, Caracas y Santo Domingo.

TACA posee la flota más nueva de las Américas, conformada por 38 aviones Airbus 319, 320 y 321 y 2 Embraer E190, que cuentan con lo más avanzado en tecnología aeroespacial y atenciones para la seguridad y comodidad de sus pasajeros. Para más información sobre los productos y servicios de TACA, puede dirigirse al sitio web de la aerolínea en www.TACA.com.

TACA posee uno de los mejores records operativos de la industria, con índice de llegadas a tiempo que supera el 90% y una tasa de cumplimiento de itinerarios superior al 99%. TACA posee certificación IOSA (Auditoría de Seguridad Operacional de la IATA, por sus siglas en inglés) y cuenta con los servicios de mantenimiento de Aeroman ACTS, quien presta servicios a distinguidas aerolíneas de los Estados Unidos como JetBlue y US Airways, así como también aerolíneas líderes en Latinoamérica. Aeroman ACTS es de los pocos centros de mantenimiento alrededor del mundo altamente recomendados por Airbus Industries.

La unidad de negocios REGIONAL de TACA complementa la red centroamericana de rutas de la aerolínea. Con una flota de 30 aviones de hélice con capacidad de 12 a 50 asientos, REGIONAL opera cerca de 150 vuelos por día. Presta servicios a destinos pequeños y medianos desde Cancún, México en el norte, hasta las islas San Blas de Panamá, en el sur.

Si desea obtener más información, videos e imágenes descargables, por favor visite nuestro nuevo News Center: News. www.TACA.com.


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September 29, 2008 12:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time

TACA Unveils New Image

Airline to Provide New Services on Board and on the Ground

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TACA, the international airline with a 77-year history in Central, South and North America, unveiled last week its new brand image and a series of new services on board and on the ground as it seeks to provide a new customer experience and compete in a demanding and competitive airline industry.

Before an audience of hundreds of guests including international press, dignitaries, business partners, frequent flyers and through a live broadcast via satellite to hundreds of TACA employees across the Americas, TACA Chairman and CEO Roberto Kriete introduced the new brand identity by unveiling a new AIRBUS plane showing the freshly painted logo on the tail and body of the plane. The event, held in a hangar at the El Salvador International Airport also included a fashion show featuring the new uniforms for TACA staff designed by internationally acclaimed Colombian designer Isabel Henao.

“At TACA we’re undergoing a complete transformation to gain customer preference,” said Roberto Kriete, Chairman and CEO of TACA. “We’re aware of the complex economic conditions that our industry is facing around the world, but these changes are meant to continue strengthening our airline; they’re part of a long-term business strategy and the result of extensive research.”

Kriete told the audience that TACA has spent the last two and a half years listening carefully to customers, employees and partners, and that this strategy is the company’s intent to have TACA become the airline of choice for today’s modern traveler.

With 39 destinations to 22 countries in North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, TACA will begin to offer passengers a new experience that includes improvements to onboard services, fleet upgrades and an overhaul of the airline’s customer service philosophy.

“Our goal is to offer our customers world-class service that we hope they begin to discover at every touch point with our employees; on the phone, in person or on board,” said Estuardo Ortiz, TACA’s Commercial Vice President. “This means a complete image makeover, but also implies a transformation of our products and our service culture to foster a positive emotional connection with the TACA brand and the overall experience we want to offer our customers across the Americas for years to come.”

This new repositioning strategy has been a collaborative process. The new brand identity was developed by TACA’s marketing team with the help of New York-based Lippincott, one of the world’s leading brand management consulting firms.

The new uniforms were created by Colombian designer Isabel Henao, who has worked with many world-renowned companies and whose creations have been featured in runways from Fashion Week Madrid to Colombiamoda.

“With this new image we wanted to convey a feeling of warmth, dynamism and passion,” said Sarah Sandoval, Marketing Director, TACA. “Our customers will see a more modern image on planes, collateral material, signage and uniforms. We look forward to embarking on this new journey for the benefit of our customers throughout their experience with our brand.”

“TACA is an international airline that connects three Americas which strives to offer world-class service that’s welcoming, friendly and efficient for today’s modern traveler,” added Sandoval.

About TACA

Founded in 1931 and with a history that spans more than 77 years, TACA has made a priority of offering passengers a travel experience marked by friendliness, respect and excellent customer service. Today, TACA flies to 39 destinations in 22 countries in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean, including daily flights to nine of the largest cities in the United States and Toronto, Canada. TACA connects the three Americas with flights to destinations such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo, Lima, Quito, Bogota, Caracas and Santo Domingo.

TACA’s fleet is made up of the latest aircraft available in the Americas and includes 38 Airbus 319s, 320s and 321s, as well as two Embraer E190 jets, with the latest in aerospace technology, safety features and amenities for its passengers. For more information on TACA’s products and services, please visit the airline’s website at www.TACA.com.

TACA has one of the industry’s best operational records, with an on-time record of more than 90% and an itinerary completion rate of more than 99%. TACA is IOSA-certified (IATA Operational Security Audit) and provides fist-class maintenance services through Aeroman ACTS, which services distinguished U.S. airlines such as JetBlue and U.S. Airways, in addition to various leading Latin American airlines. Aeroman ACTS is one of the few maintenance centers in the world which comes highly recommended by Airbus Industries.

TACA’s REGIONAL business unit complements our airline’s Central American network. With a fleet of 30 propeller planes seating 12-50 passengers, REGIONAL operates close to 150 flights per day. REGIONAL services small and medium-sized destinations from Cancun, Mexico to the north, to Panama’s San Blas Islands to the south.

In order to provide travelers with additional options, TACA holds code-sharing agreements with other airlines. An agreement between Iberia and TACA allows travelers to enjoy direct flights between Central America and Spain, with connections to the rest of Latin America through TACA and to other European cities through Iberia. An agreement with United Airlines offers varied travel options by transparently combining segments serviced by both airlines. The airlines maintain complementary route networks which give passengers access to destinations all over the world. Additionally, those shared code agreements allow users to combine loyalty programs, such as TACA’s Distancia program, Iberia’s Plus program and United’s Mileage Plus.

For more information, video and downloadable images, please visit our News Center: News. www.TACA.com

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First Airbus final assembly line outside Europe inaugurated in Tianjin, China
28 September 2008


Airbus, today, officially opened its first final assembly line outside of Europe. The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, together with the Party's Secretary of Tianjin, Zhang Gaoli and Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders inaugurated the Airbus A320 Family Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China (FALC) at a grand ceremony with over 600 guests.

The final assembly line is a joint venture between Airbus and a Chinese consortium comprising Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) and China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC).

"The Tianjin final assembly line for Airbus A320 Family aircraft has been set as a paradigm of Sino-European friendship and cooperation. Based on mutual trust and close-knit cooperation, the two parties have commenced the final assembly of the first aircraft within only one year and three months from the beginning of the facility construction till present and created a miracle in the history of this giant project," said Huang Xingguo, mayor of Tianjin.

"The opening of the FALC is an historic event for Airbus and for the aviation industry," said Tom Enders, President and CEO of Airbus. "The first Airbus final assembly line outside Europe highlights the importance we attach to growing our partnership with China, one of the most important aviation markets today and certainly tomorrow."

The FALC in Tianjin is based on the latest state-of-the-art Airbus single aisle final assembly line in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft will be assembled and delivered in China to the same standards as those assembled and delivered in Europe.

The first aircraft assembled in the FALC will be delivered to Sichuan Airlines through Dragon Aviation Leasing in mid 2009. The FALC will ramp up production to four aircraft a month by 2011.

The FALC is a demonstration of Airbus' commitment to forging a long-term strategic partnership with China. Six Chinese manufacturers are already involved in manufacturing parts, such as wing components, emergency-exit doors and assembly and transportation tools for Airbus aircraft. In 2007 alone, Airbus sourced $70 million worth of high quality components and materials from Chinese companies. By 2010, Airbus purchasing from the Chinese aviation industry will almost treble to $200 million, before more than doubling again to $450 million by 2015.

By the end of August, there were 351 Airbus A320 Family aircraft in operation with 12 operators in China and over 400 on order.

The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Each aircraft features fly by wire controls and all share a unique cockpit and operational commonality across the range. More than 6,300 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 3,500 delivered to some 280 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world's best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the world wide standard wide-body system.

Airbus is an EADS company.




Francais:

Premiere chaine d’assemblage final Airbus hors d’europe inauguree a Tianjin en Chine
28 September 2008


Aujourd’hui, Airbus a officiellement ouvert sa première chaîne d’assemblage final (FAL) hors d’Europe. Le Premier ministre chinois Wen Jiabao, ainsi que Zhang Gaoli, Secrétaire du Parti de Tianjin, et Tom Enders, Président et CEO d’Airbus, ont inauguré la chaîne d’assemblage final de la famille Airbus A320 à Tianjin en Chine (FALC), lors d’une cérémonie prestigieuse à laquelle plus de 600 personnes ont été invitées.

La chaîne d’assemblage final est une joint-venture entre Airbus et un Consortium Chinois constitué de la Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) et de la China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC).

“La chaîne d’assemblage final des Airbus de la famille A320 de Tianjin est devenue un bel exemple de l’amitié et de la coopération sino-européenne. Sur la base d’une confiance mutuelle et d’une coopération très étroite, les deux parties ont rendu possible le commencement de l’assemblage final du premier appareil en seulement un an et trois mois depuis le début de la construction de ces installations jusqu’à ce jour. C’est un miracle dans l’histoire de ce gigantesque projet”, a déclaré Huang Xingguo, Maire de Tianjin.

“L’ouverture de la FALC est un événement historique pour Airbus et l’industrie aéronautique. La première chaîne d’assemblage final Airbus hors d’Europe souligne l’importance que nous attachons au développement de notre partenariat avec la Chine, l’un des marchés de l’aviation les plus importants à l’heure actuelle et certainement à l’avenir”, a déclaré Tom Enders, Président et CEO d’Airbus.

La FALC de Tianjin est basée sur la toute dernière chaîne d’assemblage final monocouloir d’Airbus, à Hambourg. Les appareils seront assemblés et livrés en Chine, selon les mêmes standards que ceux qui sont assemblés et livrés en Europe.

Le premier appareil assemblé sur la FALC sera livré à la compagnie aérienne Sichuan Airlines mi 2009, via Dragon Aviation Leasing. Les cadences de production de la FALC passeront à quatre appareils par mois d’ici à 2011.

La FALC est la preuve de l’engagement d’Airbus dans l’établissement d’un partenariat stratégique à long terme avec la Chine. Six fabricants chinois produisent déjà des pièces manufacturées telles que des éléments de voilure, les issues de secours et des outils d’assemblage et de transport pour les avions Airbus. Pour la seule année 2007, Airbus s’est approvisionné auprès de sociétés chinoises pour 70 millions de dollars de matières et composants de haute qualité. D’ici à 2010, les achats d’Airbus à l’industrie aéronautique chinoise représenteront pratiquement le triple avec 200 millions de dollars, avant d’être multipliés par plus de deux pour atteindre 450 millions de dollars d’ici à 2015.

À la fin du mois d’août, 351 monocouloirs Airbus étaient exploités par 12 utilisateurs en Chine, et plus de 400 appareils supplémentaires de cette famille étaient en commande.

La famille A320, référence sur le marché des monocouloirs, comprend l’A318, l’A319, l’A320 et l’A321. Tous les appareils de cette famille, dotés de commandes de vol électriques, présentent une communité de poste de pilotage et une communité opérationnelle uniques à Airbus. Avec plus de 6 300 appareils commandés, dont plus de 3 500 ont été livrés à quelque 280 clients et utilisateurs dans le monde, les monocouloirs Airbus constituent la famille d’appareils best-seller de tous les temps. Grâce à leur régularité technique qui a fait ses preuves, et à l’allongement des périodicités entre les visites d’entretien, les appareils de la famille A320 affichent les coûts d’exploitation les plus bas de leur catégorie. Par ailleurs, les appareils de la famille A320 sont les seuls à proposer un système de chargement de fret conteneurisé compatible avec les systèmes gros-porteurs standards utilisés dans le monde entier.

Airbus est une société EADS.


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Erste Airbus-endmontagelinie ausserhalb Europas in Tianjin, China, eingeweiht
28 September 2008


Airbus hat heute seine erste Endmontagelinie (FAL) außerhalb Europas offiziell eröffnet. Der chinesische Ministerpräsident Wen Jiabao weihte im Beisein von Zhang Gaoli, dem Parteisekretär für Tianjin, und Tom Enders, President und CEO von Airbus, die Airbus-Endmontagelinie für die A320-Flugzeugfamilie in Tianjin in einer feierlichen Zeremonie mit über 600 Gästen ein.

Die Endmontagelinie ist ein Joint Venture zwischen Airbus und einem chinesischen Konsortium, zu dem die Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) und die China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) gehören.

„Die Endmontagelinie für die Airbus A320-Familie in Tianjin ist als ein Muster der chinesisch-europäischen Freundschaft und Zusammenarbeit angelegt. Auf der Grundlage gegenseitigen Vertrauens und enger Kooperation haben beide Seiten mit der Endmontage des ersten Flugzeugs nach nur einem Jahr und drei Monaten Bauzeit begonnen und ein Wunder in der Geschichte dieses gewaltigen Projekts vollbracht“, sagte Huang Xingguo, Bürgermeister von Tianjin.

„Die Eröffnung der FALC ist ein historisches Ereignis für Airbus und die Luftfahrtindustrie“, sagte Tom Enders. „Die erste Airbus-Endmontagelinie außerhalb Europas unterstreicht die Bedeutung, die wir der Entwicklung unserer Partnerschaft mit China beimessen, einem der wichtigsten Luftfahrtmärkte der Gegenwart und ganz sicher auch der Zukunft.“

Die FALC in Tianjin basiert auf der neuesten, hoch modernen Airbus-Endmontagelinie für Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge in Hamburg. Für die Flugzeugmontage und Auslieferung in China gelten die gleichen Qualitätsstandards wie in Europa.

Das erste in der FALC endmontierte Flugzeug wird Mitte 2009 über Dragon Aviation Leasing an Sichuan Airlines ausgeliefert. Bis 2011 soll die Produktionsrate der FALC auf vier Flugzeuge pro Monat hochgefahren werden.

Die FALC unterstreicht das Engagement von Airbus in Richtung einer langfristigen strategischen Partnerschaft mit China. Sechs chinesische Industrieunternehmen sind bereits an der Produktion von Airbus-Teilen wie Tragflächenkomponenten, Notausstiegstüren sowie Montage- und Transportwerkzeugen für Airbus-Flugzeuge beteiligt. Allein im Jahr 2007 bezog Airbus hochwertige Komponenten und Werkstoffe im Wert von über 70 Mio. US-Dollar von chinesischen Unternehmen. Bis 2010 wird sich das Einkaufsvolumen von Airbus bei chinesischen Luftfahrtunternehmen nahezu verdreifachen (auf 200 Mio. US-Dollar) und dann bis zum Jahr 2015 nochmals mehr als verdoppeln (auf 450 Mio. US-Dollar).

Ende August 2008 hatten zwölf Betreiber in China 351 Airbus-Flugzeuge der A320-Familie im Einsatz, und über 400 Flugzeuge dieser Familie stehen noch in den Auftragsbüchern.

Die A320-Familie mit den Modellen A318, A319, A320 und A321 gilt als Referenzklasse für Flugzeuge mit Standardrumpf und nur einem Mittelgang (Single Aisle). Jeder dieser Airbus-Jets fliegt mit Fly-by-Wire-Steuerung und zeichnet sich durch das einzigartige Airbus-Kommunalitätskonzept aus: Die Cockpits sind innerhalb der gesamten Produktpalette weitgehend identisch aufgebaut. Mit über 6 300 verkauften und über 3 500 an rund 280 Kunden und Betreiber weltweit ausgelieferten Flugzeugen ist die Airbus A320-Familie die weltweit erfolgreichste Familie von Single-Aisle-Passagierjets. Die Betriebskosten liegen bei der A320-Familie dank ihrer erwiesenen Zuverlässigkeit und verlängerten Wartungsintervalle unter denen aller anderen Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge. Einzigartig an der A320-Familie ist auch ihr Containerladesystem, das dem weltweiten Standardsystem für Großraumflugzeuge entspricht.

Airbus ist ein EADS-Unternehmen.


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Inaugurada la primera linea de ensamblaje final de Airbus fuera de Europa en Tianjin, China
28 September 2008


Airbus inauguró oficialmente su primera línea de ensamblaje final fuera de Europa. El Primer Ministro Chino, Wen Jiabao, junto al Secretario del Partido en Tianjin, Zhang Gaoli y el Presidente y CEO de Airbus, Tom Enders, inauguraron la Línea de Ensamblaje Final de la Familia A320 en Tianjin, China, (FALC), durante una gran ceremonia con más de 600 invitados.

La línea de ensamblaje final en una empresa conjunta entre Airbus y un consorcio chino, que incluye a la Zona de Libre Comercio de Tianjin (TJFTZ) y China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC).

“La Línea de Ensamblaje Final para la Familia Airbus A320 se ha constituido en un paradigma de la cooperación y la amistad chino – europea. Basada en la confianza mutua y una estrecha colaboración, las dos partes han Empezado el ensamblaje final del primer avión a solo un año y tres meses a partir del comienzo de la instalación, y han creado un milagro en la historia de este gigantesco proyecto”, dijo Huang Xingguo, alcalde de Tianjin.

“La inauguración de la FALC supone un evento histórico para Airbus y para la industria aeronáutica”, dijo Tom Enders, Presidente y CEO de Airbus. “La primera línea de ensamblaje final fuera de Europa subraya la importancia que damos al crecimiento de nuestra asociación con China, uno de los principales mercados aeronáuticos actuales y por supuesto, del futuro”.

La FALC en Tianjin se basa en la muy avanzada línea de ensamblaje final de Airbus de pasillo único en Hamburgo, Alemania. Los aviones serán ensamblados y entregados en China con el mismo nivel que los ensamblados y entregados en Europa.

El primer avión ensamblado en la FALC será entregado a Sichuan Airlines a través de Dragon Aviation Leasing a mediados de 2009. La FALC incrementará su producción hasta los cuatro aviones al mes en 2011.

La FALC es una demostración del compromiso de Airbus en forjar asociaciones estratégicas con China. Seis fabricantes chinos ya están involucrados en la fabricación de piezas, como componentes de ala, puertas de salida de emergencia, y herramientas de ensamblaje y transporte para aviones Airbus. Solo en 2007, Airbus recibió 70 millones de dólares de componentes y materiales de alta calidad de compañías chinas. Para 2010, las compras de Airbus a industria aeronáutica china casi se triplicarán, llegando a 200 millones de dólares, antes de más que duplicarse hasta los 450 millones de dólares hacia 2015.

Para finales de agosto, 351 aviones Airbus de la Familia A320 se encontraban volando con 12 operadores en China, y había más de 400 bajo pedido.

La Familia A320, que incluye los A318, A319, A320 y A321, está reconocida como la familia de referencia entre los aviones de pasillo único. Cada avión incorpora controles “fly-by-wire” y todos comparten una cabina única y “comunalidad” operacional en toda la gama. Alrededor de 6.300 aviones de la Familia A320 han sido vendidos y más de 3.500 entregados a unos 280 clientes y operadores en todo el mundo, lo que le convierte en el avión comercial de mejor venta en la historia. Con una probada fiabilidad y periodos de servicio extendidos, la Familia A320 tiene los costes operativos más bajos entre los aviones de pasillo único. Solo la Familia A320 ofrece un sistema de carga por contenedores, que es compatible con el sistema normalizado utilizado por los aviones de fuselaje ancho en todo el mundo.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

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Boeing Completes 787 Dreamliner 'High Blow' Test

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 27, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] successfully completed a high-pressure test, known as "high blow," on the 787 Dreamliner static test airframe at its Everett factory today. The test is one of three static tests that must be cleared prior to first flight. During the test, the airframe reached an internal pressure of 150 percent of the maximum levels expected to be seen in service - 14.9 lbs. per square inch (1.05 kilograms per centimeter) gauge (psig). It took nearly two hours to complete the test, as pressure was slowly increased to ensure the integrity of the airplane.

"We had every confidence going into this test because of the extensive work we've done on larger and larger pieces of composite - from small coupons to fuselage sections," said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "Still, it's very rewarding to see a whole airplane being tested and having the results we expected.

"I am so proud of the team that has worked on this program and the progress we are making."

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Boeing and AeroLogic Partner to Streamline Carrier's Maintenance Operations

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 25, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today at MRO Europe that AeroLogic has adopted the airplane manufacturer's Web-based solutions, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management, as foundations for the carrier's 777 Freighter maintenance documentation platform when deliveries begin in 2009.

Maintenance Performance Toolbox, including the Library and Authoring modules, will help AeroLogic, based in Leipzig/Halle, Germany, streamline an array of maintenance activities, including managing technical publications and training and customizing online maintenance manuals.

A total of 14 European carriers now use this innovative maintenance tool. AeroLogic will use Boeing's Airplane Health Management to monitor its 777 Freighters, giving the airline a real-time fault management tool to identify maintenance needs and communicate with ground teams to enable proactive, planned and timely maintenance operations and address potential issues.

"Boeing has exactly the right tools to help us build a lean, competitive cargo carrier," said AeroLogic Maintenance Director Christian Schmucker. "It is important to bring our customers a service that utilizes the very latest maintenance technology, meeting our ceaseless commitment to reducing our operating costs while improving our productivity and performance."

The combination of Toolbox and AHM provides a complementary ability to enhance productivity in airline maintenance and engineering operations.

"AeroLogic's strong commitment to efficiently managing its maintenance practices using our latest e-Enabled tools provides a great endorsement of Boeing as a lifecycle solutions partner," said Dan da Silva, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Aviation Services.

Toolbox and AHM are key components within Boeing's evolving portfolio of performance-enhancing solutions for airplane maintenance. Toolbox access is through Boeing's secure Internet portal, MyBoeingFleet.com. Only an Internet connection, password and computer - a laptop, desktop or pen tablet - are necessary to access the system as a secured, hosted service.

AeroLogic GmbH is jointly owned by DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo AG, with each company holding a 50 percent stake. The airline, which was founded in September 2007, developed from the joint venture set up by the two partners in 2004. AeroLogic's cargo capacities will be used primarily by DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo. The two partners also will be responsible for sales and warehouse handling.

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Boeing Solution to Enable British Airways' Efficiency, Environmental Gain

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 24, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways' 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel usage. The package will be applied to the airline's 42-airplane 777 fleet.

The 777 Performance Improvement Package is expected to reduce fuel spending per aircraft by about $200,000 annually (assuming $100 per barrel crude oil prices), according to Boeing estimates.

"Any cost-effective measures to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions are to be welcomed and we're pleased to be working with Boeing on this initiative across our 777 fleet," said Robert Boyle, commercial director, British Airways.

"Helping our customers operate their airplanes at optimum efficiency is at the heart of our lifecycle solutions," said Dan da Silva, vice president of Sales, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. "The 777 is among the most efficient, environmentally progressive airplanes in operation, but we must continue to pursue these performance gains."

The key elements of the 777 Performance Improvement Package are the addition of a drooped aileron and a ram air system. In addition, Boeing will provide redesigned wing vortex generators.

Boeing expects the package to be certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in 2009.

The 777 upgrade package is focused on the 777-200, -200ER and -300 models, accounting for more than 500 airplanes. The newer 777 models, the 777-200LR, -300ER and Freighter, incorporate the upgrades during factory production.

Boeing continues to work with customers to optimize fuel efficiency on its in-service fleet, through both aftermarket upgrades and operational improvements.

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Boeing's New Environmental Improvement Has Big Impact on European Carriers

Small changes, big fuel savings

MADRID, Spain, Sept. 24, 2008 -- Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's [NYSE: BA] new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009 introduction into service, is committed on 10 Boeing 777 fleets totaling 170 airplanes. The improved fuel burn eliminates three million pounds (1,360,800 kilograms) of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per airplane each year, further reducing the environmental impact of air travel.

Continental Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Delta Air Lines were the first to adopt the innovative improvement package when it was introduced in late 2007. This year, El Al Israel Airlines, Austrian Airlines AG, Air France, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways have signed for the PIP. Two of the seven 2008 customers are unidentified.

The PIP package includes low-profile vortex generators, improved RAM air system and drooped ailerons.

Feedback from customers indicates that significant fuel savings and an opportunity to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions made investing in PIP a straightforward decision.

"We provide innovative products and services to our customers that help them improve the efficiency and reliability of their Boeing airplanes," said Per Norèn, Commercial Aviation Services vice president of Environmental Strategy. "Operational efficiencies become environmental efficiencies and the aviation community can contribute to a cleaner future."

The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace and defense company, providing products and services to customers in 145 countries. Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, provides LIFECYCLE SOLUTIONS to improve operational and environmental efficiency, including fleet utilization, reduce costs, leverage leading-edge information and ensure passenger well-being.

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Boeing Statement on Aeroflot-Nord Crash

SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its employees send their deep condolences to the families and friends of those who died on the Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 that crashed near Perm Sunday morning (local time). Boeing stands ready to provide technical assistance to the investigation at the invitation of the Russian authorities.

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Saga Airlines Orders Two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s

LONDON, Sept. 04, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Saga Airlines today announced that the Istanbul-based airline has ordered two Boeing 737-800s with Blended Winglets. Saga Airlines has also secured two purchase rights for the same model. This order is valued at $149 million at current list prices.

"We currently have four Boeing airplanes in our fleet and we decided to expand our fleet and made our first new airplane deal with Boeing," said Saga Airlines Chairman Abdülkadir Kolot during the signing ceremony. "We are very happy with the agreement we made with Boeing for two firm, two optional 737-800s. We are thrilled to contribute to the fast growth of the Turkish aviation industry."

"The Boeing 737-800 offers Saga the perfect complementary qualities of fuel efficiency, industry-leading reliability and low maintainence costs and it represents the ideal choice for Saga's growth requirements," said Marlin Dailey, Boeing vice president of Sales, Europe, Russia and Central Asia. The Next-Generation 737 is the world's most popular jet airliner, with nearly 5,000 orders.

Istanbul-based Saga Airlines, which is the sister company of Saga Tours and Ïstanbul Petrol A.S commenced operations in April 2004. The airline has a fleet of six airplanes, including four 737s. Saga Airlines, with 283 employees, conducts wet-lease operations in different countries.

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Boeing Joins World Environment Center to Advance Global Sustainability Leadership

CHICAGO, Sept. 03, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, is joining the World Environment Center (WEC), a global non-profit organization that helps companies around the world implement environmentally sustainable business strategies and operations. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries.

Recognizing the serious challenges facing our planet's eco-system, Boeing has set aggressive targets for reducing its impact on the environment both for its operations

"Joining the World Environment Center helps Boeing carry out our environmental strategy more effectively because we can work together with other corporate leaders to engage non-governmental organizations, share best practices and accelerate business contributions to solving environmental problems," said Mary Armstrong, Boeing vice president of Environment, Health and Safety. "The great economic and social benefits aviation brings to the world means our industry -- and our company -- is growing, so Boeing is taking specific action to address our impact on the environment and we will work with the World Environment Center to focus those efforts."

Terry F. Yosie, WEC President and CEO, noted Boeing's membership decision by declaring that, "As the leading company in its business sector, Boeing has a truly global reach to advance the mobility of society in a more sustainable manner. Its technological leadership and innovation are essential to enabling society to progress, while reducing our global footprint. WEC welcomes Boeing and looks forward to a great partnership to advance sustainable development."

About Boeing

Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation, and the company's greatest contributions to the eco-system will be through pioneering environmentally progressive technologies for its products, services and operations. Since the introduction of the first Boeing jetliner, airplane emissions of carbon dioxide have been reduced by around 70 percent and the noise footprints have been reduced by approximately 90 percent. Boeing targets improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions of each new generation of commercial airplane by at least 15 percent compared to the airplanes they replace. Boeing has set aggressive targets to improve by 25 percent solid waste recycling rates, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions intensity at its major manufacturing facilities by 2012, with a comparable goal for hazardous waste reduction. For more information, visit the company's 2008 environment report at www.boeing.com/environment.

About World Environment Center

The World Environment Center (WEC) is an independent, non-profit, non-advocacy organization whose mission is to advance sustainable development through the business strategies and operations of its member companies in partnership with government and other stakeholders. WEC's activities and operations are global in scope, and it is unique in providing direct, on-the-ground support to companies to improve their performance, and that of their business partners, across the value chain.

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Boeing, Gulf Air 787 Purchase Agreement

SEATTLE, Sept. 03, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is honored by the recent visit of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, and is pleased to have signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, for an additional eight 787 Dreamliners. Upon successful conclusion of negotiations with the airline, Gulf Air will have a total of 24 787s on order.

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Boeing Statement on Ecuadoran Crash

SEATTLE, Sept. 01, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] wishes to extend its profound condolences to the friends and families of those lost in the crash of a 737-200 in Ecuador Sunday. Boeing is prepared to provide technical assistance to the Ecuadoran authorities at their request.

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A "brilliant" send-off for Qantas' no. 1 A380
19 September 2008


Airbus today commemorated the handover of Qantas' first A380 with a dazzling light show held at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The Australian carrier becomes the third international airline to add Airbus' 21st century flagship to its fleet.

"There are few airlines in the world as qualified as Qantas to be aviation pioneers," said Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders, who spoke at the evening event. "Qantas uses its experience as one of the great trendsetters in world aviation to keep pushing the boundaries, and it was quite natural they would be the first to conclude a contract to buy the A380."

Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon praised the A380, calling it the most innovative, most functional and most intelligent aircraft in the sky.

"We recognised the operational and economic advantages that the A380 could deliver long before they were rather dramatically illustrated by the escalating cost of fuel," said Dixon. "And we certainly knew that the A380 would give us the opportunity to reinvent our on-board product consistent with our tradition of being a very competent long-haul carrier."

To commemorate the formal handover, Enders presented Dixon with a limited-edition A380 pen, while Rolls-Royce Chairman Simon Robertson bestowed a laser etching of the Trent 900 engine encased in glass on a walnut base.

"We at Rolls-Royce appreciate the opportunity once again to be an integral player in shaping the future success of Qantas, Australia's iconic carrier and one of the world's leading airlines," said Robertson, whose company supplies the Trent 900 engines that power Qantas' A380.

The evening's event concluded with a unique light show using the parked A380 as a backdrop, superimposing complex colour schemes, videos of the aircraft's production process and images of Australian landmarks on the aircraft's fuselage, wings and engines.

Following tonight's ceremony, the A380 was to depart Toulouse for Sydney, making an in-route stopover at Singapore. Qantas is scheduled to begin A380 commercial service in the second half of October, flying from Melbourne and Sydney to Los Angeles on the American west coast.

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A380 ticks all the boxes for Qantas
19 September 2008


As Qantas takes delivery of its first A380 today, the carrier is already is in discussions with Airbus on potentially increasing its existing 20-aircraft order. According to Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon, the A380 is the perfect aircraft for the airline's long-haul routes.

The delivery of Qantas' first A380 marks the start of a new era for the Australian-based carrier, according to Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon.

At a press conference ahead of this evening's A380 handover at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, Dixon told journalists that the A380 ticks every box for Qantas and its customers, for passenger comfort, range, environmental concerns and yield.

The A380 will be 20 to 25 per cent more efficient than existing aircraft in the Qantas fleet, he continued, adding that the airline was already in talks to increase its total order, which currently stands at 20 aircraft even before the first one had entered service.

"We watched the A380's introduction by Singapore Airlines and couldn't be more pleased about the results," he said. "Expanding our order shows our commitment to the aircraft."

The first Qantas A380 is named after 92 year-old Australian aviation pioneer Nancy Bird-Walton who gained her commercial pilot's licence at the age of just 19. Nancy, who flew an air ambulance service in the 1930s in New South Wales, will attend a special naming ceremony for the aircraft in Sydney on 30 September.

Describing the Qantas A380 as the perfect aircraft for long-haul travel, Geoff said that Qantas is confident the A380 will give it a real competitive advantage long into the future.

Speaking alongside him was Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders, who thanked Geoff Dixon and Qantas for their faith in the A380 right from the start.

"Geoff was the first to really sign up for the A380 back in 2000," Enders said. "And he held fast to his belief that this aircraft was right for the future of Qantas. I am really looking forward to seeing Qantas A380s roaming the skies over the Asia Pacific region."

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The A330's growing presence in India
17 September 2008


Kingfisher Airlines' introduction of A330-200 service on its Bangalore-London route is another milestone for the twin-engine aircraft's increasing importance in the Indian travel market. Other A330-200 operators and customers include Jet Airways, Air India and Flyington Freighters.

This month's inauguration of Kingfisher Airlines' A330-200 service on its Bangalore-London route illustrates the A330's increasing role in expanding international services from the fast-growing Indian travel market.

Kingfisher will have five A330-200s in service by the end of 2008, serving additional markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong.

Another Indian carrier, Jet Airways, is the country's largest A330 operator, with 10 A330 aircraft in service - plus another two scheduled for delivery later in 2008. Its A330-200 route network is growing to include service from Delhi to Brussels and onto Toronto and New York; Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai; as well as Mumbai-Hong Kong and Chennai-Kuala Lumpur

Air India also operates two A330-200s on services from India to East Asia and Europe.

When deliveries of all firm orders are completed, nearly 50 A330s will be operated by Indian carriers, including 12 of the new Airbus A330-200Fs cargo aircraft with Flyington Freighters.

Tom Enders supports Toulouse's candidature for 2013
12 September 2008


The candidature of Toulouse as European Capital of Culture has been backed by personalities that include Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders. As part of Airbus’ support, a Beluga transporter aircraft has been painted in a special livery.

Airbus President and CEO, Tom Enders alongside the Mayor of Toulouse is among the ten personalities who support the candidature of Toulouse as European Capital of Culture in 2013. The last phase of this candidature, a presentation to a jury, is taking place on 16 September in Paris.

As President of "Le Club des Entreprises Partenaires de Toulouse 2013," Tom Enders represents the support of the economic world for this candidature. Explaining why he was personally involved, he stated: "I am happy and proud to support this initiative as it is based on three themes extremely meaningful for us: Europe, culture and development.

"There are few things as personally or professionally stimulating as being able to benefit from the melting pot of culture, knowledge and passion to be found in cities like Toulouse.

"The impressive mix of nationalities coming here to work and learn mean that city’s cultural programme is open to whole range of different influences. There can be few places in Europe as diverse and as cosmopolitan as Toulouse or as deserving of the accolade of European Capital of Culture.

"Airbus wants to be closely involved in the future of Toulouse, to give back to a city that has always given us so much. We have the capacity, we have the willingness and, through Toulouse’s candidature and the projects that will drive its vision for the next 15 years, we have the means," he concluded.

As part of this campaign, the Beluga has been adorned with a special livery with which it criss-crosses the European skies.

A380 completes 1,000th commercial flight with Singapore Airlines
5 August 2008


Singapore Airlines has completed its 1,000th commercial service with the A380, the world's largest civil aircraft. The flight, operating as SQ 322, arrived at London Heathrow at 06.00 this morning following a non-stop scheduled service from Singapore.

Singapore Airlines has completed its 1,000th commercial service with the A380, the world's largest civil aircraft. The flight, operating as SQ 322, arrived at London Heathrow at 06.00 this morning following a non-stop scheduled service from Singapore.

Since the first aircraft entered service with Singapore Airlines on 25 October 2007, the carrier's A380 fleet has grown to five aircraft. Together the aircraft have already accumulated 8,500 flight hours in service and almost 400,000 Singapore Airlines customers have already flown on the A380, with overwhelmingly positive feedback. The high level of passenger interest and demand has seen the carrier record load factors in excess of 90% on flights operated with the type.

Singapore Airlines now operates the A380 on daily services from Singapore to London, Sydney and Tokyo. In addition, the carrier is this week operating a schedule of special daily services to Beijing in order to meet demand in the run-up to the Olympic Games.

To date 140 pilots from the airline are already flying the aircraft, with training now being increased in preparation for future deliveries.

Singapore Airlines has placed total firm orders for 19 A380s, plus six options.

New fibre placement machine tested in Nantes
2 September 2008

Airbus' Nantes site - which is one of three specialist composite centres for parent company EADS - has been conducting a cooperative research project to develop new machinery for the manufacture of aerospace composite materials.

Following two years of development, the partnership with Forest-Liné and Coriolis has designed a new machine capable of producing complex structures such as fuselage panels for the A350 XWB and future programmes.

This machine can simultaneously provide an output of 32 6.35-mm. wide resin-impregnated carbon fibres. The reduced size of this composite-fibre "tape" allows extreme precision and helps overcome potential difficulties when tackling complex parts.

In addition to its high level of precision, the machine can produce 8 kilos of composite per hour.

This new system, patented by Coriolis, is a significant step forward for composites technology. With the machine, carbon fibres are now driven into - and protected by - individual flexible tubes, which hold them in place and prevent them from being bent during manufacturing. The concept already has been used to produce several high quality demonstrator fuselage panels for the A350.

The machinery also is simpler and more compact than current practices, allowing the use of robots or gantry cranes which can be easily integrated into a lean manufacturing set up.

Opening a new transport route to China
25 August 2008

This summer's arrival of the first aircraft sections at Airbus' new final assembly line in Tianjin, China marked the successful conclusion of almost two years of logistical planning and equipment design.

An Airbus team has been instrumental in working with the Chinese consortium to ensure that the best transport solutions are in place for these sections. Top-level requirements, such as the verification that components would never be disassembled from the jig during transport - as well as cost-effectiveness - were taken into account when decisions were made on the transportation process.

The relatively small size and weight of the sections make it possible to transport them in container liners. The team also developed special jigs and tools to avoid damage during the month-long transit, and worked with shipping carriers to test and validate the processes upstream.

Air Caraibes launches the A350-1000 in Europe
15 September 2008


French Caribbean carrier Air Caraïbes has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A350-1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest version of the A350 XWB.

The aircraft will be operated on the airline's network from Paris to the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique and soon to French Guyana. They will be configured in three classes with a total of 440 seats.

"The A350 XWB will continue the track record of spectacular efficiency and low operating costs we already experience with the A330", said Jean-Paul Dubreuil, President of Air Caraïbes. "Aircraft commonality, which is unique to Airbus aircraft, will allow our pilots to transition efficiently to the A350 XWB. Most importantly, this aircraft assures lowest fuel burn, which perfectly matches our growth strategy," he added.

Air Caraïbes already operates a young all Airbus long haul fleet of two A330-200s and one A330-300, with three more aircraft of the same type (A330-300) on order. As the airline continues to add capacity on their popular long haul routes, the A350-1000 will become the backbone of the fleet.

"The A350 XWB is not only the most efficient aircraft with lowest fuel consumption on the market today. It is also the aircraft which best meets airlines' needs in terms of range and capacity" said John Leahy, Airbus COO Customers. "Air Caraïbe's decision to acquire our long-haul star is yet another proof of the A350 XWB delivering exactly what the market needs."

Air Caraïbes operates approximately 20 flights per week out of the Paris hub, serving Guadeloupe and Martinique and from there an extensive inter-Caribbean islands route network including, Santa Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Bartholomew, the Dominican Republic, as well as routes to Costa Rica and Panama. The airline distinguishes itself by offering extra comfort with individual TV screens and on demand video systems in all classes.

The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) Family is Airbus' response to widespread market demand for a series of highly efficient medium-capacity long-range wide-body aircraft. With a range of up to 8,300 nm / 15,400 km, it is available in three basic passenger versions: the A350-800, the A350-900 and the A350-1000.

The A350 XWB has the widest fuselage in its category, offering unprecedented levels of comfort, the lowest operating costs and lowest seat mile cost of any aircraft in this market segment. Powered by two new generation Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines delivering each up to 92,000 lbs of thrust, the A350 XWB Family is designed to confront the challenges of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations, and environmental concerns.

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Air Caraibes, client de lancement de l'A350-1000 en Europe
15 September 2008


Air Caraïbes, compagnie aérienne des Antilles françaises, a signé un protocole d'accord portant sur l'acquisition de trois A350-1000, devenant ainsi le client de lancement européen de l'appareil de plus grande capacité de la famille A350 XWB.

Ces appareils desserviront le réseau de la compagnie reliant Paris aux îles de la Guadeloupe, la Martinique et prochainement, la Guyane française. Ces A350-1000 pourront accueillir 440 passagers dans une configuration tri-classe.

“Avec l'A350 XWB, nous continuerons à tirer profit de la rentabilité exceptionnelle et des faibles coûts d’exploitation dont nous bénéficions actuellement avec l’A330”, a déclaré Jean-Paul Dubreuil, Président d'Air Caraïbes. “La communité, caractéristique unique aux appareils d’Airbus, nous permettra d’affecter aisément nos pilotes à l’A350 XWB. En outre, la consommation de carburant très faible de ces appareils répond parfaitement à notre stratégie de croissance”, a-t-il ajouté.

Air Caraïbes exploite déjà une jeune flotte long-courrier tout-Airbus de deux A330-200 et un A330-300, et a trois A330-300 supplémentaires en commande. Au fur et à mesure que la compagnie augmentera ses capacités sur ses lignes long-courriers très prisées, l’A350-1000 deviendra le pilier de sa flotte.

“L'A350 XWB n'est pas seulement l'appareil le plus rentable et à la consommation de carburant la plus faible disponible sur le marché, c’est aussi l'avion le mieux adapté aux exigences des compagnies en termes d'autonomie et de capacité”, a pour sa part déclaré John Leahy, COO Customers d'Airbus. “La décision d'Air Caraïbes d’acquérir notre long-courrier très prisé confirme une fois encore que l'A350 XWB répond parfaitement aux besoins du marché.”

Air Caraïbes assure une vingtaine de vols hebdomadaires au départ de son hub de Paris et à destination de la Guadeloupe et la Martinique, à partir desquelles elle dessert un réseau étendu reliant les îles des Caraïbes dont Sainte-Lucie, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélémy, la République Dominicaine, ainsi que des destinations au Costa Rica et au Panama. La compagnie se distingue par le confort inégalé de la cabine de ses appareils, dotée d’écrans individuels et de systèmes vidéo à la demande, disponibles dans toutes les classes.

La famille A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) est la réponse fournie par Airbus à la demande du marché portant sur une famille très rentable de gros-porteurs long-courriers de moyenne capacité. L'A350 XWB, doté d'une autonomie allant jusqu'à 15 400 km/8 300 nm, est disponible en trois versions passagers de base : l'A350-800, l'A350-900 et l'A350-1000.

L'A350 XWB est doté du fuselage le plus large de sa catégorie, offre des niveaux sans précédent de confort, et affiche également les coûts d'exploitation et les coûts au siège-kilomètre les plus bas de tous les appareils de ce segment de marché. Equipés de deux réacteurs de nouvelle génération Trent XWB de Rolls-Royce, délivrant chacun jusqu'à 92 000 lbs de poussée, les appareils de la famille A350 XWB sont conçus pour faire face aux défis actuels tels que les prix de carburant élevés, les attentes toujours plus grandes des passagers et les préoccupations environnementales.

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Air Caraïbes startet mit der A350-1000 in Europa
15 September 2008


Die französische Fluggesellschaft Air Caraïbes aus Guadeloupe hat mit Airbus eine Grundsatzvereinbarung über den Kauf von drei A350-1000 geschlossen. Die Airline wird damit zum europäischen Erstkunden für diese größte Version der A350 XWB.

Die Airbus-Langstreckenjets sind für den Einsatz auf Verbindungen zwischen Paris und den Inseln Guadeloupe und Martinique vorgesehen. Auch Französisch-Guayana soll bald damit bedient werden. Jede A350-1000 für Air Caraïbes wird für 440 Passagiere in drei Klassen bestuhlt.

„Mit der A350 XWB werden wir weiter von der spektakulären Effizienz und den niedrigen Betriebskosten profitieren, die wir jetzt schon mit der A330 verzeichnen“, sagte Jean-Paul Dubreuil, President von Air Caraïbes. „Das einzigartige Airbus-Kommunalitätskonzept wird es unseren Piloten ermöglichen, mit sehr geringem Aufwand auf die A350 XWB zu wechseln. Von größter Bedeutung ist außerdem der geringe Kraftstoffverbrauch dieser Flugzeuge, der unsere Wachstumsstrategie perfekt unterstützt.“

Air Caraïbes betreibt gegenwärtig eine junge Langstreckenflotte, die ausschließlich aus Airbus-Flugzeugen besteht. Zwei A330-200 und eine A330-300 fliegen bereits, und drei weitere A330 300 sind bestellt. Die A350-1000 werden mit dem weiteren Ausbau der Kapazitäten auf den populären Langstreckenrouten der Airline künftig das Rückgrat der Flotte bilden.

„Die A350 XWB ist nicht nur das effizienteste heute erhältliche Flugzeug mit dem geringsten Treibstoffverbrauch: Dieser Airbus-Jet erfüllt auch optimal die Reichweiten- und Kapazitätsanforderungen der Airlines“, sagte John Leahy, COO Customers von Airbus. „Die Entscheidung von Air Caraïbes für den Kauf unseres Langstreckenstars ist ein weiterer Beweis dafür, dass wir mit der A350 XWB die Bedürfnisse des Marktes exakt erfüllen.“

Air Caraïbes bietet rund 20 Flüge wöchentlich ab ihrer Drehscheibe Paris nach Guadeloupe und Martinique an. Von dort aus bedient der Carrier in seinem ausgedehnten innerkaribischen Streckennetz die Inseln Santa Lucia, Saint Martin und Saint Barthélemy, die Dominikanische Republik sowie auch Destinationen in Costa Rica und Panama. Die Fluggesellschaft zeichnet sich durch ihren hohen Bordkomfort mit individuellen Bildschirmen für jeden Sitz und Video-on Demand-System in allen Klassen aus.

Die A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) ist die Antwort von Airbus auf die Forderung des Marktes nach hoch effizienten Langstrecken-Großraumflugzeugen mittlerer Passagierkapazität. Drei Basisversionen mit einer Reichweite bis 15 400 km/8 300 nm werden angeboten: die A350-800, die A350-900 und die A350-1000. Die A350 XWB weist den breitesten Rumpf in ihrer Kategorie auf und bietet Komfort auf einem in ihrem Marktsegment bisher unerreichten Niveau. Ihre Betriebs- und Sitzmeilenkosten sind niedriger als die aller anderen Produkte der gleichen Klasse. Der Großraumjet fliegt mit zwei Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-Triebwerken der neuen Generation, die jeweils bis zu 92 000 lbs Schub liefern. Die A350 XWB-Familie ist darauf ausgelegt, die besonderen Anforderungen aufgrund hoher Kraftstoffpreise, steigender Erwartungen der Passagiere und strengerer Umweltauflagen zu erfüllen.

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Air Caraibes lanza el A350-1000 en Europa
15 September 2008


La compañía franco caribeña Air Caraïbes ha firmado un Acuerdo de Intenciones para tres aviones A350-1000, y con esta decisión de compra se convierte en el cliente de lanzamiento en Europa para la versión más grande del A350 XWB.

Los aviones serán operados en la red de la línea aérea desde París a las islas de Guadalupe, Martinica y pronto a la Guayana Francesa. Serán configurados en tres clases con un total de 440 plazas.

“El A350 continuará el historial de eficiencia y bajos costes operativos que ya experimentamos con el A330”, dijo Jean-Paul Dubreuil, Presidente de Air Caraïbes. “La “comunalidad, única entre los aviones Airbus, permitirá a nuestros pilotos una transición eficiente al A350 XWB. Ademas, y muy importante, este avión nos ofrece el menor consumo de combustible, lo que está perfectamente de acuerdo con nuestra estrategia de crecimiento”, añadió.

Air Caraïbes ya opera joven flota solo de Airbus, compuesta por dos A330-200 y un A330-300, con tres aviones más de mismo tipo (A330-300) bajo pedido. A medida que la compañía continúa añadiendo capacidad a sus populares rutas de larga distancia, el A350-1000 se convertirá en la columna vertebral de su flota.

“El A350 XWB no sólo es el avión más eficiente, con el menor consumo de combustible en el mercado actualmente. También es el avión que mejor responde a las necesidades de las línea aéreas en cuento a alcance y capacidad”, dijo John Leahy, Director del Área de Clientes de Airbus. “La decisión de Air Caraïbes de adquirir nuestra estrella de largo alcance es otra prueba de que el A350 XWB ofrece exactamente lo que el mercado necesita”.

Air Caraïbes opera aproximadamente 20 vuelos semanales desde su base en París, dando servicio a Guadalupe y Martinica, y desde allí a una extensa red de rutas entre las islas del Caribe que incluye Santa Lucía, San Martín, San Bartolomé, la República Dominicana, además de rutas hacia Costa Rica y Panamá. La línea aérea se distingue al ofrecer una mayor comodidad con pantallas de TV individuales y sistemas de video a la demanda en todas las clases.

La Familia A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body), es la respuesta de Airbus a la demanda generalizada del mercado de una serie de aviones de fuselaje ancho, muy largo alcance y capacidad media altamente eficientes. Con un alcance de hasta 8.300 millas náuticas / 15.400 kilómetros, está disponible en tres versiones básicas de pasajeros: el A350-800 para 270 pasajeros, el A350-900 que acomoda 314, y el A350-1000, para 350 pasajeros en configuraciones típicas en tres clases.

El A350 cuenta con el fuselaje más ancho de su categoría, ofreciendo niveles de comodidad sin precedentes, los costes operativos más bajos y el menor coste por asiento milla en su segmento de mercado. Propulsado por dos motores de nueva generación Rolls Royce Trent XWB, cada uno con un empuje de 92.000 libras, la Familia A350 XWB está diseñada para enfrentarse a los retos del alto precio del combustible, las mayores expectativas de los pasajeros y las preocupaciones sobre el medio ambiente.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

Airbus to provide total support package for Singapore Airlines' leased A330 fleet
15 September 2008


Airbus has finalised a Total Support Package (TSP) agreement with Singapore Airlines to maintain its future fleet of 19 A330 aircraft.

The TSP, which will be performed by Airbus Customer Service, will provide fleet management in addition to line and base maintenance as well as full component support. These services represent part of a suite of broad range of tailored maintenance and engineering solutions offered under Airbus' Flight Hour Services (FHS).

Under this agreement, Airbus will appoint appropriate members from the Airbus Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Network, as well as equipment manufacturers to perform this range of services.

The Airbus maintenance package will be delivered to Singapore Airlines starting with the first delivery in early 2009. This latest contract further develops Airbus’ in-service maintenance support capability, building on an earlier A380 component support programme that Airbus is providing to Singapore Airlines.

The Airbus TSP enables Singapore Airlines to benefit from the experience and expertise offered by Airbus and its partners in the areas of maintenance, engineering, reliability and supply chain management. In addition, the TSP offers a predictable cost structure to the customer.

"This agreement extends our long-term business cooperation with Singapore Airlines," said Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President, Customer Services.

"This is the most comprehensive selection yet of Airbus' expanding portfolio of services solutions which, in cooperation with our MRO Network partners and equipment suppliers, will help airlines meet their business objectives by increasing fleet availability and reducing operating costs."

Airbus is an EADS company.




Espanol:

Airbus proporcionará un paquete de soporte total para la flota de A330 alquilada por Singapore Airlines
15 September 2008


Airbus ha finalizado un acuerdo para un Paquete de Soporte Total (TSP) con Singapore Airlines con el fin de mantener su futura flota de 19 aviones A330.

El TSP, que será realizado por Airbus Customer Service, ofrecerá gestión de flota además de mantenimiento de base y en línea, así como un apoyo completo de componentes. Estos servicios forman parte de una batería de soluciones personalizadas de mantenimiento e ingeniería, ofrecidos dentro de Flight Hour Services (FHS) de Airbus.

Según este acuerdo, Airbus nombrará los miembros apropiados de la red de Mantenimiento, Reparación y Revisión de Airbus, además de fabricantes de equipo, para realizar este conjunto de servicios.

El paquete de mantenimiento de Airbus comenzará a ser realizado para Singapore Airlines con la primera entrega de los aviones a comienzos de 2009. Este último contrato desarrolla la capacidad de mantenimiento en servicio de Airbus, apoyándose en un anterior programa de soporte de componentes del A380, que Airbus está suministrando a Singapore Airlines.

El TSP de Airbus permite a Singapore Airlines beneficiarse de la experiencia y conocimientos ofrecidos por Airbus y sus socios en las áreas de mantenimiento, ingeniería y gestión de la cadena de suministro. Además, TSP ofrece una estructura de costes predecible para el cliente.

“Este acuerdo extiendo nuestra cooperación comercial a largo plazo con Singapore Airlines”, dijo Charles Champion, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Airbus para Servicios a Clientes.

“Esta es la selección más completa hasta ahora de la cartera de soluciones y servicios de Airbus, en continua expansión, que, en cooperación con nuestros socios de la red MRO y los suministradores de equipo, ayudará a las líneas aéreas a cumplir sus objetivos de negocio, incrementando la disponibilidad de flota y reduciendo sus costes operativos”.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

Airbus concluded negotiations to sell its wing component and assemblies manufacturing unit at Filton to GKN
15 September 2008


Airbus and GKN have signed a contract under which GKN will purchase the wing component and assemblies manufacturing unit based at Airbus' site at Filton, near Bristol, UK. This will result in all operational business, assets and activities, within the parameters agreed, being transferred to GKN. As a result of the transaction, GKN is fully supporting the Airbus Power8 initiative and making further investment in the unit in order that Filton will continue to play its important role in Airbus' current and future programmes.

The manufacturing unit includes a total workforce of approximately 1,500 employees (both manufacturing workers and support staff), which equates to around 25 per cent of Airbus' total workforce at Filton. The unit is responsible for producing wing components such as the wing leading and trailing edges; outer wingbox assemblies and shroud box; single aisle wing electrical harnesses; ribs and other machined parts; pipe forming, ducting and other detail components.

"This sale is an important element of our restructuring programme Power8. It will provide new opportunities for those involved and will help to strengthen the Filton aerospace site and the region as a whole." said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. "For Airbus this decision will allow us to concentrate on our role of being an aircraft architect and integrator. Our remaining wing, landing gear and fuel systems business at Filton is core to this objective."

The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete by the end of the year. The contract with GKN also includes major Airbus A350 XWB work-packages for the carbon fibre composite, wing fixed trailing edge, which GKN plans to manufacture locally.

Airbus is an EADS company.

Notes for Editors:

Filton activities which will transfer into new ownership, include:
Single-Aisle Family: wing shroud box assemblies; detailed parts; electrics.
Twin-Aisle Family: outboard wing box assemblies; leading and trailing edges.
Airbus A380: ribs and fixed trailing edge.
Airbus A400M: ribs and leading/trailing edges.
All programmes: various pipework, ducting, pressforming and other components.
Core activities and facilities at Filton, which will remain under Airbus ownership, include:
Design, engineering and support for Airbus wings, fuel systems and landing gear integration.
Systems, structures and aerodynamics research, development and test facilities.
A400M wing assembly and equipping centre.
Composites Structures Development Centre.
A workforce of approximately 5,000 people
The Airbus wing assembly site at Broughton, North Wales, UK, with a workforce of around 7,000, is unaffected by this transaction. Its role is to produce and deliver the wings for all Airbus commercial aircraft.



Francais:

Airbus a conclu les negociations de vente de son unite de fabrication de composants et sous-ensembles voilure de Filton a GKN
15 September 2008


Airbus et GKN ont signé un contrat portant sur l’acquisition par GKN de l’unité de fabrication de composants et de sous-ensembles voilure basée sur le site d’Airbus à Filton, près de Bristol, au Royaume-Uni. Selon cet accord, toutes les activités et actifs opérationnels sont transférés à GKN, sur la base des paramètres convenus. Dans le cadre de cette transaction, GKN s’est engagé à supporter pleinement l’initiative Power8 d’Airbus et à réaliser des investissements supplémentaires dans l’unité, afin de permettre à Filton de continuer à jouer un rôle important dans les programmes actuels et futurs d’Airbus.

Cette unité de fabrication compte environ 1 500 employés au total (à la fois dans les fonctions de fabrication et support), représentant quelque 25 pour cent de l’ensemble du personnel Airbus de Filton.

Cette unité est chargée de produire des éléments de voilure tels que les bords d’attaque et bords de fuite de la voilure, l’assemblage du caisson de voilure externe et les éléments du caisson de voilure, les harnais électriques de la voilure des monocouloirs, les nervures et autres pièces usinées, le formage des tuyauteries, les conduits et autres sous-ensembles.

“Cette vente, élément important de notre programme de restructuration Power8, permettra d’ouvrir de nouvelles opportunités pour toutes les parties prenantes et de renforcer le site aérospatial de Filton et la région dans son ensemble”, a déclaré Tom Enders, Président et CEO d’Airbus. “En outre, cette décision permettra à Airbus de se concentrer sur son rôle d’architecte et d’intégrateur. Pour atteindre cet objectif, les activités voilure, train d’atterrissage et circuits carburant que nous conservons à Filton jouent un rôle essentiel.”

Cet accord est soumis à l’approbation des autorités et sera finalisé d’ici la fin de l’année. Le contrat signé avec GKN comprend également des lots industriels majeurs destinés à l’A350 XWB d’Airbus pour les composites à base de fibre de carbone et les bords de fuite fixes de la voilure que GKN prévoit de fabriquer localement.

Airbus est une société EADS.

Notes destinées aux rédacteurs :

Activités de Filton transférées dans le cadre de ce contrat :
Famille monocouloir : assemblage d’éléments du caisson de voilure (shroud box), sous-ensembles, circuits électriques.
Famille bicouloirs : caisson de voilure externe, bords d’attaque et bords de fuite.
A380 : nervures et bords de fuite fixes.
A400M : nervures et bords d’attaque/ de fuite.
Tous programmes : diverses tuyauteries, conduits, formage à la presse et autres composants.
Installations et activités cœur de métier restant sous la responsabilité d’Airbus à Filton :
Conception, engineering et support pour l’intégration de la voilure, des trains d’atterrissage et des circuits carburant des appareils d’Airbus,
Installations de recherche, développement et essais systèmes, structures et aérodynamique.
Centre d’équipement et d’assemblage de la voilure A400M,
Centre de développement des structures composites,
Un effectif d’environ 5 000 personnes
Le site d’assemblage des voilures d’Airbus à Broughton, au nord du Pays de Galles, doté d’un effectif d’environ 7 000 personnes et chargé de la production et de la livraison des voilures de tous les avions civils d’Airbus, n’est pas concerné par cette transaction.


Deutsch:

Airbus schliesst Verhandlungen zum Verkauf seiner Fertigungs-Einheiten in Filton für Flügelkomponentenbau und Montage an GKN ab
15 September 2008


Airbus und GKN haben einen Vertrag unterzeichnet, der den Kauf der Airbus-Fertigungseinheiten im südenglischen Filton bei Bristol für Flügelkomponentenbau- und Montage durch GKN vorsieht. Im Ergebnis werden das gesamte operative Geschäft, alle Vermögenswerte und Aktivitäten im Rahmen der vereinbarten Parameter auf GKN übertragen. GKN unterstützt dabei die Ziele, die sich Airbus im Rahmen seines Restrukturierungsprogramms Power8 gesetzt hat. Des Weiteren verpflichtet sich GKN zu weiteren Investitionen in die entsprechenden Bereiche, damit Filton auch künftig eine wichtige Rolle bei den aktuellen und zukünftigen Airbus-Programmen spielen wird.

Die Fertigungseinheit beschäftigt insgesamt rund 1.500 Mitarbeiter in der Produktion und im unterstützenden Bereich. Dies entspricht etwa 25 Prozent der Gesamtbelegschaft von Filton. Die Einheit ist für die Herstellung der folgenden Tragflächenkomponenten verantwortlich: Flügelvorder- und -hinterkanten; Baugruppen für den äußeren Flügelkasten und die Flügelblende (shroud box); Tragflächen-Kabelbäume für das Single-Aisle-Programm; Rippen und andere maschinell bearbeitete Teile; Rohre, Leitungen sowie weitere Einzelteile.

„Dieser Verkauf ist ein bedeutendes Element in unserem Restrukturierungsprogramm Power8. Er wird neue Möglichkeiten für alle Beteiligten eröffnen und zur Stärkung des Luft- und Raumfahrtstandorts Filton und der ganzen Region beitragen“, sagte Tom Enders, President und CEO von Airbus. „Diese Entscheidung wird es Airbus ermöglichen, sich auf seine Rolle als Flugzeugarchitekt und integrator zu konzentrieren. Unser verbleibendes Geschäft mit Tragflächen, Fahrwerken und Kraftstoffsystemen in Filton spielt eine zentrale Rolle für dieses Ziel.“

Der Vertrag muss noch durch die Behörden genehmigt werden und wird voraussichtlich bis Ende des Jahres abgeschlossen sein. Der Vertrag mit GKN bezieht sich auch auf die wichtigen Airbus A350 XWB-Arbeitspakete für die starren Tragflächenhinterkanten aus Kohlefaserverbund-werkstoffen, die GKN lokal fertigen will.

Airbus ist ein EADS-Unternehmen.

Hinweise für Redakteure:

Fertigungsaktivitäten in Filton, die auf den neuen Eigentümer übertragen werden:
A320-Familie: Baugruppen für den Tragflügelkasten; Einzelteile; Elektrik
A330/340-Familie: Baugruppen für den äußeren Flügelkasten, Flügelvorder- und -hinterkanten
Airbus A380: Rippen und starre Flügelhinterkante
Airbus A400M: Rippen und Flügelvorder- und -hinterkanten
Alle Programme: verschiedene Rohre und Leitungen, Pressformen und weitere Komponenten
Zentrale Aktivitäten und Anlagen in Filton, die im Besitz von Airbus verbleiben:
Entwicklung, Konstruktion und Support für Airbus-Tragflächen, -Kraftstoffsysteme und Fahrwerksintegration
Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Testeinrichtungen für Systeme, Strukturen und Aerodynamik
Tragflächenmontage- und -ausrüstungszentrum für die A400M
Entwicklungszentrum für Strukturen aus Verbundwerkstoffen
Belegschaft von ca. 5.000 Mitarbeitern
Der Airbus-Standort für die Tragflächenmontage in Broughton, Nord-Wales, mit rund 7.000 Beschäftigten ist von diesem Geschäft nicht betroffen. Dort werden Tragflächen für alle Verkehrsflugzeuge von Airbus hergestellt.



Espanol:

Airbus concluye las negociaciones para vender su unidad de componentes de ala y fabricación de ensamblajes en Filton a GKN
15 September 2008


Airbus y GKN han firmado un contrato según el que GKN comprará la unidad de componentes de ala y fabricación de ensamblajes basada en Filton, cerca de Bristol, Reino Unido. Esto llevará a que todos los negocios, activos y actividades, dentro de los parámetros acordados, serán transferidos a GKN. Como resultado de la transacción, GKN apoya completamente la iniciativa de Airbus Power8, y a realizar nuevas inversiones en la unidad con el fin de que Filton continúe jugando su importante papel en los programas actuales y futuros de Airbus.

La unidad de fabricación incluye una plantilla de aproximadamente 1.500 empleados (tanto trabajadores de fabricación como personal de apoyo), lo que supone alrededor del 25 por ciento de la plantilla total de Airbus en Filton. La unidad es responsable de la producción de componentes de ala como los bordes de ataque y de fuga; ensamblajes de la caja externa del ala y de la caja externa; cableado eléctrico del ala de los aviones de pasillo único, costillas y otras piezas mecanizadas, tuberías, conductos y otros componentes.

“Esta venta es un elemento importante del programa de reestructuración Power8. Ofrecerá nuevas oportunidades de mercado y capacidades para los participantes, y ayudará a fortalecer la zona aeroespacial de Filton y la región en su conjunto”, dijo Tom Enders, Presidente y CEO de Airbus. “Para Airbus esta decisión nos permitirá concentrarnos en nuestro papel de arquitectos e integradores aeronáuticos. Nuestros negocios restantes de ala, trenes de aterrizaje y sistema de combustible en Filton, son esenciales para este objetivo”. El acuerdo queda pendiente de la aprobación de los reguladores, y se espera que se concluya para finales de año. El contrato con GKN también incluye importantes paquetes de trabajo para el borde de fuga fijo del ala del A350 XWB en compuestos de fibra de carbono, que GKN pretende fabricar localmente.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

Notas para los editores:

Las actividades de Filton que serán transferidas a su nuevo dueño incluyen:
Familia de Pasillo Único: Ensamblajes de la caja externa del ala, piezas, electricidad.
Familia de Fuselaje Ancho: Ensamblajes externo de la caja del ala; bordes de ataque y fuga.
Airbus A380: costillas y borde de ataque fijo.
Airbus A400M: costillas y bordes de fuga y ataque.
Todos los programas: Trabajos de tuberías, conductos, formado a presión y otros componentes.
Actividades e instalaciones centrales en Filton que permanecerán dentro de Airbus:
Diseño, ingeniería y apoyo para las alas, sistemas de combustible e integración de tren de aterrizaje de Airbus
Instalaciones de desarrollo y pruebas de sistemas, estructuras y aerodinámica.
Centro de ensamblaje de ala y equipamiento del A400M.
Centro de Desarrollo de Estructuras en Material Compuesto.
Una plantillas de aproximadamente 5.000 personas.
Las instalaciones de ensamblaje de ala de Airbus en Broughton, Norte de Gales, Reino Unido, con una plantilla de 7.000 personas, no resultan afectadas por la transacción. Su papel es producir y entregar las alas de todos los aviones comerciales Airbus.

Airbus announces Power 8+
9 September 2008


Airbus has presented today to its European Work Council (ECA) the Power8+ programme. It is designed to deliver cost savings of € 650 Mio. in 2012, adding to the Power8 target of € 2.1 bn for 2010. Power8+ will be partly achieved by extending the Power8 initiatives up to 2012 (€ 350 Mio.) and partly by further internationalisation of engineering and manufacturing work (€ 300 Mio.). Power8+ does not envisage social plans for further headcount reductions. Power8+ is Airbus' contribution to EADS' € 1 bn cost cutting initiative.

"Power8 is the centre piece in Airbus' restructuring and integration efforts and we have been very successful in achieving our targets so far," says Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. "However, markets and competition remain challenging. Further measures to improve our cost base and overall efficiency are necessary to secure the long-term competitiveness of our company. By pushing forward with internationalisation we secure growth, we take advantage of lower cost structures, we access talent on a world-wide basis and, simultaneously, support employment and core competences in Europe."

Airbus is an EADS company.



Francais:

Airbus annonce Power 8+
9 September 2008


Airbus a présenté aujourd'hui le programme Power8+ à son Comité d’entreprise européen (ECA). Conçu afin de réaliser des économies de 650 millions d’euros d’ici à 2012, ce programme vient s’ajouter aux objectifs de 2,1 milliards d’euros prévus par le plan Power8 d’ici à 2010. Power8+ sera en partie réalisé par l’élargissement des objectifs de Power8 jusqu’en 2012 (350 millions d’euros) et en partie par l’internationalisation plus importante d’activités d’engineering et de fabrication (300 millions d’euros). Power8+ ne prévoit pas de plans sociaux entraînant des réductions de personnel supplémentaires. Power8+ représente la contribution d’Airbus à l’initiative de réduction de coûts d’un milliard d’euros d’EADS.

“Power8 est la clé de voûte des efforts de restructuration et d’intégration d’Airbus, et nous avons très bien réussi à atteindre nos objectifs jusqu’à présent”, a déclaré Tom Enders, Président et CEO d’Airbus. “Les marchés et la concurrence restent toutefois difficiles. Nous devons prendre des mesures supplémentaires pour réduire nos coûts et améliorer notre rentabilité afin d’assurer la compétitivité à long terme de notre société. En mettant en avant l’internationalisation, nous assurons la croissance, nous bénéficions de coûts inférieurs, nous accédons aux talents sur une base internationale, tout en apportant notre soutien à l’emploi et aux compétences métier en Europe.”

Airbus est une société EADS.


Deutsch:

Airbus stellt Power8+ vor
9 September 2008


Airbus hat seinem Europäischen Betriebsrat (ECA) heute das Programm „Power8+“ vorgestellt. Damit sollen bis 2012 Kosten in Höhe von of € 650 Mio. eingespart werden – zusätzlich zum Sparziel von € 2,1 Mrd. bis 2010 im Rahmen des ursprünglichen Power8-Programms. Power8+ wird teilweise durch Fortschreibung und Verstärkung der Power8-Initiativen bis 2012 verwirklicht (€ 350 Mio.) und teilweise durch weitere Internationalisierung bestimmter Ingenieurs- und Fertigungsaktivitäten (€ 300 Mio.). Power8+ sieht keine Sozialpläne für einen weiteren Stellenabbau vor. Airbus trägt mit Power8+ zur Kostensenkungsinitiative der EADS bei in Höhe von € 1 Mrd. bei.

„Power8 ist ein zentrales Element der Umstrukturierungs- und Integrationsmaßnahmen von Airbus. Wir sind auf gutem Wege, unsere angestrebten Ziele zu erreichen“, sagte Tom Enders, President und CEO von Airbus. „Die Märkte und der Wettbewerb bleiben jedoch anspruchsvoll. Weitere Maßnahmen zur Optimierung unserer Kostenbasis und Effizienz sind notwendig, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit langfristig zu sichern. Indem wir unsere Internationalisierungs-strategie weiter vorantreiben, sichern wir nicht nur unser Wachstum; wir profitieren auch von geringeren Kostenstrukturen, erschließen weltweit neue Talente und sichern gleichzeitig Beschäftigung und Kernkompetenzen in Europa.“

Airbus ist ein EADS-Unternehmen.


Espanol:

Airbus anuncia Power 8+
9 September 2008


Airbus ha presentado hoy al Consejo Europeo de Trabajo (ECA) el programa Power8+, diseñado para aportar ahorro de costes de 650 millones de euros en 2012, que se añaden al objetivo de 2.100 millones de Power8 para 2010. Power8+ se conseguirá parcialmente prorrogando las iniciativas de Power8 hasta 2012 (350 millones de euros), y parcialmente mediante una mayor internacionalización de trabajos de ingeniería y fabricación (300 millones de euros). Power8+ no contempla planes de reducción adicional de empleo. Power8+ es la contribución de Airbus a la iniciativa de EADS de reducción de 1.000 millones de euros en los costes.

“Power8 es la pieza central en los esfuerzos de reestructuración e integración de Airbus, y hasta el momento, hemos tenido mucho éxito en la consecución de nuestros objetivos”, dijo Tom Enders, Presidente y CEO de Airbus. “Sin embargo, los mercados y la competencia siguen siendo un reto. Son necesarias medidas adicionales para mejorar nuestra base de costes y eficiencia general, con el fin de asegurar la competitividad de nuestra compañía a largo plazo. Incrementando la internacionalización aseguramos el crecimiento, aprovechamos estructuras con menores costes, accedemos al talento en todo el mundo y, simultáneamente, apoyamos el empleo y las competencias clave en Europa”.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

Afriqiyah Airways receives first Airbus A319
8 September 2008


Afriqiyah Airways from Libya took delivery of its first medium range Airbus A319. This A319 is the first of three aircraft of this type to be delivered to the young and dynamic airline, and is part of an order signed in 2006, which also includes 11 A320s and three long range A330-200s. To date two A320s have also been delivered to the airline. In 2007, Afriqiyah signed another firm contract for six A350XWB aircraft to further expand their growing international long haul network.

The A319 will be integrated into Afriqiyah's all Airbus fleet, and be deployed from their hub in Tripoli, from where Afriqiyah operates non-stop key routes in Europe such as Paris, Brussels, Geneva, London, Rome and Amsterdam, as well as to 17 destinations in North-, West- and Central Africa and the Middle East. The aircraft is configured to seat 124 passengers in a very comfortable two-class configuration and is powered by CFM56-5B engines.

"After having received our A320s which are doing extremely well in our fleet, we are very much looking forward to continue this excellent track record with the A319. With its low operating costs and high passenger comfort these aircraft are a key tool in our long term strategy to further develop our market position", Captain Sabri, CEO of Afriqiyah Airways said. "The commonality of all Airbus aircraft gives us the flexibility to interchange the aircraft according to our needs, to optimise operations and maintenance."

John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, added: "Since Afriqiyah Airways first entered the market in 2001, this airline has experienced an impressive increase in routes and passengers. We are delighted to be part of that and congratulate Afriqiyah on their successful growth strategy. With the A330 and the A350 deliveries to follow, we are looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership."

The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Each aircraft features fly by wire controls and all share a unique cockpit and operational commonality across the range. Around 6,300 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 3,500 delivered to some 280 customers and operators worldwide, making it the worlds best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the world wide standard wide-body system.

Airbus is an EADS company.




Francais:

Afriqiyah Airways prend livraison de son premier Airbus A319
8 September 2008


La compagnie libyenne Afriqiyah Airways a pris livraison de son premier Airbus A319 moyen-courrier. Cet A319 est le premier d'une série de trois appareils de ce type destinés à cette jeune et dynamique compagnie, et fait partie d'une commande signée en 2006 qui comprend également 11 A320 et trois long-courriers A330-200. A ce jour, deux A320 ont également été livrés à la compagnie. En 2007, Afriqiyah a signé un contrat supplémentaire portant sur la commande ferme de six A350XWB qui permettront de développer son réseau long-courrier international actuellement en plein essor.

L'A319 rejoindra la flotte tout Airbus d'Afriqiyah et sera mis en service pour assurer des liaisons sans escale à partir de sa base de Tripoli et à destination de villes d’Europe telles que Paris, Bruxelles, Genève, Londres, Rome et Amsterdam, ainsi que sur 17 dessertes en Afrique du Nord, de l'Ouest et Centrale et au Moyen-Orient. L'appareil, équipé des réacteurs CFM56-5B, pourra accueillir 124 passagers dans un aménagement très confortable à deux classes.

“Compte tenu de l’exploitation remarquable de nos A320 actuellement en service, nous sommes impatients de poursuivre dans cette voie avec l'A319. Grâce à leurs faibles coûts d'exploitation et à leur confort hors pair, ces appareils, éléments majeurs de notre stratégie à long terme, nous permettront de renforcer encore davantage notre place sur le marché”, a déclaré le Commandant Sabri. "La communité de tous les appareils de la famille Airbus nous donne la souplesse nécessaire pour procéder à l’affectation de nos pilotes en fonction de nos besoins, et optimiser ainsi l’exploitation de nos avions et la maintenance."

“Depuis l'arrivée d'Afriqiyah sur le marché en 2001, la compagnie a augmenté considérablement le nombre de ses lignes et de ses passagers. Nous sommes ravis d'avoir pris part à cette croissance et adressons à Afriqiyah nos félicitations pour le succès de sa stratégie de développement. Avec les livraisons d'A330 et d'A350 à venir, nous espérons pouvoir instaurer un partenariat de longue durée mutuellement bénéfique”, a ajouté John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers d'Airbus.

La famille A320, référence sur le marché des monocouloirs, comprend l'A318, l'A319, l'A320 et l'A321. Tous les appareils de cette famille, dotés de commandes de vol électriques, présentent une communité de poste de pilotage et une communité opérationnelle uniques à Airbus. Avec près de 6 300 appareils commandés, dont plus de 3 500 ont été livrés à quelque 280 clients et utilisateurs dans le monde, les monocouloirs Airbus constituent la famille d'appareils best-seller de tous les temps. Grâce à leur régularité technique, qui a fait ses preuves, et à l'allongement de la périodicité entre les visites d'entretien, les appareils de la famille A320 affichent les coûts d'exploitation les plus bas de leur catégorie. Par ailleurs, les appareils de la famille A320 sont les seuls à proposer un système de chargement de fret conteneurisé, compatible avec les systèmes gros-porteurs standards utilisés dans le monde entier.

Airbus est une société EADS.


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Afriqiyah Airways erhält erste A319 von Airbus
8 September 2008


Afriqiyah Airways aus Libyen hat ihre erste A319 von Airbus übernommen. Der Mittelstreckenjet ist das erste von drei Flugzeugen dieses Typs, das die junge und dynamisch wachsende Airline 2006 bestellt hat. Bestandteil dieses Auftrags waren außerdem 11 A320 sowie drei A300-200 für Langstrecken, wobei zwei A320 schon ausgeliefert wurden. 2007 unterzeichnete Afriqiyah einen zusätzlichen Festauftrag über sechs A350 XWB für den weiteren Ausbau ihres wachsenden internationalen Langstreckennetzes.

Die neue A319 wird in der reinen Airbus-Flotte von Afriqiyah ab der Drehscheibe Tripolis wichtige Nonstop-Verbindungen mit europäischen Städten wie Paris, Brüssel, Genf, London, Rom und Amsterdam bedienen und darüber hinaus 17 Städte in Nord-, West- und Zentralafrika sowie im Nahen Osten anfliegen. Das Flugzeug hat eine sehr komfortable Kabinenkonfiguration für insgesamt 124 Passagiere in zwei Klassen erhalten und ist mit CFM56-5B-Triebwerken ausgerüstet.

„Nachdem sich die bisher übernommenen A320 in unserer Flotte äußerst gut bewähren, freuen wir uns sehr, diese Erfolgsgeschichte mit der A319 fortzusetzen. Mit ihren niedrigen Betriebskosten und hohem Passagierkomfort kommt diesen Flugzeugen eine Schlüsselrolle in unserer langfristigen Strategie zur weiteren Verstärkung unserer Marktposition zu“, sagte Captain Sabri Shadi, CEO von Afriqiyah Airways. „Die Kommunalität aller Airbus-Flugzeuge ermöglicht es uns, diese je nach den gegebenen Anforderungen auszutauschen und so unseren Betrieb wie auch die Wartung zu optimieren.“

John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers von Airbus, sagte: “Seit dem Markteintritt von Afriqiyah im Jahr 2001 hat die Airline ihr Streckennetz und ihr Passagieraufkommen in beeindruckender Weise ausgebaut. Wir freuen uns sehr, daran teilzuhaben, und gratulieren dem Unternehmen zu seiner erfolgreichen Wachstumsstrategie. Mit den A330 und A350, die Airbus noch an Afriqiyah ausliefern wird, sehen wir einer langen und fruchtbaren Kooperation entgegen.“

Die A320-Familie mit den Modellen A318, A319, A320 und A321 gilt als Referenzklasse für Flugzeuge mit Standardrumpf und nur einem Mittelgang (Single Aisle). Jeder dieser Airbus-Jets fliegt mit Fly-by-Wire-Steuerung und zeichnet sich durch das einzigartige Airbus-Kommunalitätskonzept aus: Die Cockpits sind innerhalb der gesamten Produktpalette weitgehend identisch aufgebaut. Mit über 6 300 verkauften und über 3 500 an rund 280 Kunden und Betreiber weltweit ausgelieferten Flugzeugen ist die Airbus A320-Familie die weltweit erfolgreichste Familie von Single-Aisle-Passagierjets. Die Betriebskosten liegen bei der A320-Familie dank ihrer erwiesenen Zuverlässigkeit und verlängerten Wartungsintervalle unter denen aller anderen Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge. Einzigartig an der A320-Familie ist auch ihr Containerladesystem, das dem weltweiten Standardsystem für Großraumflugzeuge entspricht.

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Espanol:

Afriqiyah Airways recibe su primer Airbus A319
8 September 2008


Afriqiyah Airways, de Libia, recibió su primer Airbus A319 de alcance medio. Este avión es el primero de los tres aviones de este modelo que se entregarán a esta joven y dinámica línea aérea, y forma parte de un pedido firmado en 2006, que también incluye 11 A320 y tres A330-200 de largo alcance. Hasta el momento se han entregado dos A320. En 2007, Afriqiyah firmó otro contrato en firme para seis A350 XWB para expandir más su creciente red de larga distancia.

El A319 se integrará en la flota de Afriqiyah, compuesto solo de Airbus, y será desplegado desde su base en Trípoli, desde donde Afriqiyah opera servicios directos en rutas europeas clave como París, Bruselas, Ginebra, Londres, Roma y Amsterdam, además de a 17 destinos en el norte, oeste y centro de Africa y Oriente Medio. El avión está preparado para acomodar 124 pasajeros en una configuración en dos clases, muy confortable, y está propulsado por motores CFM56-5B.

“Después de haber recibido nuestros A320, que se están comportando extremadamente bien en nuestra flota, esperamos continuar este excelente historial con el A319. Con sus bajos costes y la gran comodidad de los pasajeros, estos aviones son una herramienta clave en nuestra estrategia a largo plazo para desarrollar aun más nuestra posición en el mercado”, dijo el Comandante Sabri, CEO de Afriqiyah Airways. “La comunalidad entre todos los aviones Airbus nos da la flexibilidad para cambiar el avión de acuerdo a nuestras necesidades, para optimizar la operación y el mantenimiento”.

John Leahy, Director del Área de Clientes de Airbus, añadió: “Desde que Afriqiyah entró por primera vez en el mercado en 2001, esta línea aérea ha experimentado un incremento impresionante en rutas y pasajeros. Estamos encantados de formar parte de esto y felicitamos a Afriqiyah por los éxitos en su estrategia de crecimiento. Con las entregas de A330 y A350 pendientes, esperamos una asociación larga y provechosa”.

La Familia A320, que incluye los A318, A319, A320 y A321, está reconocida como la familia de referencia entre los aviones de pasillo único. Cada avión incorpora controles “fly-by-wire” y todos comparten una cabina única y “comunalidad” operacional en toda la gama. Alrededor de 6.300 aviones de la Familia A320 han sido vendidos y más de 3.500 entregados a unos 280 clientes y operadores en todo el mundo, lo que le convierte en el avión comercial de mejor venta en la historia. Con una probada fiabilidad y periodos de servicio extendidos, la Familia A320 tiene los costes operativos más bajos entre los aviones de pasillo único. Solo la Familia A320 ofrece un sistema de carga por contenedores, que es compatible con el sistema normalizado utilizado por los aviones de fuselaje ancho en todo el mundo.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

CIT Aerospace orders ten more Airbus single-aisle aircraft
4 September 2008


CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for a further ten A320 Family aircraft. With this order, the total number of aircraft in the Airbus order book for the CIT Group now stands at 199 aircraft, comprising 157 A320 Family aircraft, 30 A330s, seven A350s and five A319s for executive & private use. Of these 100 have been delivered so far.

This repeat order underlines the continued anticipated high demand for A320 Family aircraft on the leasing market.

"We are pleased to announce this follow-on order for 10 new A320 family aircraft," said Tony Diaz, Executive Vice President of CIT Aerospace, Commercial Airlines at CIT. "This new order will help us meet customer demand for younger, more fuel efficient aircraft."

John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers, said: "We are delighted that an important leasing company such as CIT has again chosen to place repeat orders with Airbus. This order confirms the important role that leasing companies have in the aviation industry, particularly in the current market situation. It is also a re-affirmation of the continued success of our A320 Family, allowing CIT to offer the most modern and efficient single aisle aircraft on the market today."

The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Each aircraft features fly by wire controls and all share a unique cockpit and operational commonality across the range. Around 6,300 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 3,500 delivered to some 280 customers and operators worldwide, making it the worlds best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the world wide standard wide-body system.

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Francais:

CIT Aerospace commande dix monocouloirs Airbus supplémentaires
4 September 2008


CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), l'un des plus importants prestataires mondiaux de solutions de financement commercial, a signé un contrat avec Airbus portant sur la commande ferme de dix appareils supplémentaires de la famille A320. Avec cette nouvelle transaction, le nombre total d’appareils Airbus dans le carnet de commande pour CIT s'élève à présent à 199 exemplaires, dont 157 monocouloirs, 30 A330 et sept A350, ainsi que cinq A319 destinés à l'aviation d'affaires et privée. Cent exemplaires ont d'ores et déjà été livrés.

Cette nouvelle commande montre que la demande pour les avions de la famille A320 reste, comme prévu, toujours aussi forte sur le marché du leasing.

“Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer cette commande supplémentaire de 10 monocouloirs,” a déclaré Tony Diaz, Executive Vice President de CIT Aerospace, Commercial Airlines, CIT. “Ces nouveaux avions nous permettront de répondre à la demande de nos clients pour des appareils plus modernes et dont la consommation de carburant est plus faible.”

“Nous sommes ravis qu'une société de leasing de l'importance de CIT ait opté une fois encore pour des appareils Airbus. Cette commande confirme le rôle de premier plan que jouent les sociétés de leasing dans l'industrie aéronautique, notamment dans le contexte actuel du marché. Elle confirme également le succès continu de nos appareils de la famille A320, qui permettent à CIT de proposer les monocouloirs les plus modernes et les plus rentables du marché”, a pour sa part souligné John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers d’Airbus.

La famille A320, référence sur le marché des monocouloirs, comprend l'A318, l'A319, l'A320 et l'A321. Tous les appareils de cette famille, dotés de commandes de vol électriques, présentent une communité de poste de pilotage et une communité opérationnelle uniques à Airbus. Avec près de 6 300 appareils commandés, dont plus de 3 500 ont été livrés à quelque 280 utilisateurs dans le monde, les monocouloirs Airbus constituent la famille d'appareils best-seller de tous les temps. Grâce à leur régularité technique, qui a fait ses preuves, et à l'allongement de la périodicité entre les visites d'entretien, les appareils de la famille A320 affichent les coûts d'exploitation les plus bas de leur catégorie. Par ailleurs, les appareils de la famille A320 sont les seuls à proposer un système de chargement de fret conteneurisé, compatible avec les systèmes gros-porteurs standards utilisés dans le monde entier.

Airbus est une société EADS.


Deutsch:

CIT Aerospace bestellt zehn weitere Airbus Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge
4 September 2008


Die CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), ein führender globaler Anbieter kommerzieller Finanzierungslösungen, hat mit Airbus einen Vertrag über den Kauf von zehn weiteren Flugzeugen der A320-Familie geschlossen. Die Gesamtzahl der von der CIT Group bisher in Auftrag gegebenen Airbus-Jets steigt damit auf 199 (157 Flugzeuge der A320-Familie, 30 A330, sieben A350 sowie fünf A319 für den Einsatz als Firmen- und Privatjets). 100 davon sind bereits ausgeliefert.

Diese Nachbestellung unterstreicht die weiterhin starke Nachfrage nach Airbus-Flugzeugen der A320-Familie im Leasingmarkt.

„Es ist uns eine Freude, diesen Folgeauftrag über zehn neue Flugzeuge der A320-Familie bekannt zu geben“, sagte Tony Diaz, Executive Vice President von CIT Aerospace, Commercial Airlines bei CIT. „Wir werden damit noch besser in der Lage sein, die Nachfrage unserer Kunden nach moderneren und sparsameren Flugzeugen zu decken.“

John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers von Airbus, sagte: „Wir freuen uns sehr, dass sich ein so bedeutendes Leasingunternehmen wie CIT erneut für Flugzeuge von Airbus entschieden hat. Dieser Auftrag bestätigt die wichtige Rolle, die Leasingfirmen speziell unter den gegenwärtigen Marktbedingungen in der Luftfahrtbranche zukommt. Gleichzeitig beweist er erneut den anhaltenden Erfolg unserer A320-Familie, mit der CIT die modernsten und effizientesten heute erhältlichen Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge anbieten kann.“

Die A320-Familie mit den Modellen A318, A319, A320 und A321 gilt als Referenzklasse für Flugzeuge mit Standardrumpf und nur einem Mittelgang (Single Aisle). Jeder dieser Airbus-Jets fliegt mit Fly-by-Wire-Steuerung und zeichnet sich durch das einzigartige Airbus-Kommunalitätskonzept aus: Die Cockpits sind innerhalb der gesamten Produktpalette weitgehend identisch aufgebaut. Mit über 6 300 verkauften und über 3 500 an rund 280 Kunden und Betreiber weltweit ausgelieferten Flugzeugen ist die Airbus A320-Familie die weltweit erfolgreichste Familie von Single-Aisle-Passagierjets. Die Betriebskosten liegen bei der A320-Familie dank ihrer erwiesenen Zuverlässigkeit und verlängerten Wartungsintervalle unter denen aller anderen Single-Aisle-Flugzeuge. Einzigartig an der A320-Familie ist auch ihr Containerladesystem, das dem weltweiten Standardsystem für Großraumflugzeuge entspricht.

Airbus ist ein EADS-Unternehmen.


Espanol:

CIT Aerospace adquiere otros diez Airbus de pasillo único
4 September 2008


CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), uno de los líderes entre las compañías financieras globales, ha firmado un contrato en firme con Airbus para otros diez aviones de la Familia A320. Con este pedido, el número total de aviones en la cartera de Airbus para el Grupo CIT alcanza los 199 aviones, incluyendo 157 de la Familia A320, 30 A330, siete A350 y cinco A319 para utilización ejecutiva y privada. Del total, 100 han sido entregados hasta el momento.

Este nuevo pedido subraya la continuada alta demanda anticipada para los aviones de la Familia A320 en el mercado de “leasing”.

“Estamos contentos al anunciar este nuevo pedido de 10 nuevos aviones de la Familia A320”, dijo Tony Díaz, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de CIT Aerospace, Commercial Airlines, en CIT. “Este nuevo pedido nos ayudará a cubrir la demanda de los clientes de aviones más jóvenes y eficientes en el consumo de combustible”.

John Leahy, Director del Área de Clientes de Airbus, dijo: “Estamos encantados de que una compañía de “leasing” importante como CIT de nuevo haya elegido colocar pedidos con Airbus. Este pedido confirma el importante papel que tienen las compañías de “leasing” en la industria de la aviación, particularmente en la actual situación del mercado. Es también una reafirmación del éxito continuado de nuestra familia A320, que permite a CIT ofrecer el avión de pasillo único más moderno y eficiente que existe actualmente en el mercado”.

La Familia A320, que incluye los A318, A319, A320 y A321, está reconocida como la familia de referencia entre los aviones de pasillo único. Cada avión incorpora controles “fly-by-wire” y todos comparten una cabina única y “comunalidad” operacional en toda la gama. Alrededor de 6.300 aviones de la Familia A320 han sido vendidos y más de 3.500 entregados a unos 280 clientes y operadores en todo el mundo, lo que le convierte en el avión comercial de mejor venta en la historia. Con una probada fiabilidad y periodos de servicio extendidos, la Familia A320 tiene los costes operativos más bajos entre los aviones de pasillo único. Solo la Familia A320 ofrece un sistema de carga por contenedores, que es compatible con el sistema normalizado utilizado por los aviones de fuselaje ancho en todo el mundo.

Airbus es una compañía de EADS.

SAS joins aviation, energy and academic leaders to accelerate development and availability of sustainable biofuels

Environmental groups applaud effort to develop sustainable fuel alternatives


SAS, with other leading air carriers, Boeing and Honeywell's UOP, a refining
technology developer, established a group to accelerate the development and
commercialization of sustainable new aviation fuels.

With support and advice from the world's leading environmental organizations,
the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group makes commercial aviation the first global
transportation sector to voluntarily drive verifiable sustainability practices
into its fuel supply chain.

The group's charter is to enable the commercial use of renewable fuel sources
that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while lessening commercial aviation's
exposure to oil price volatility and dependence on fossil fuels. Airlines
supporting the sustainable fuels initiative include Air France, Air New Zealand,
All Nippon Airways, Cargolux, Continental Airlines, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines,
KLM, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Collectively, they
account for more than 15 percent of commercial jet fuel use.

"We welcome the aviation sector's will to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions,
and appreciate their efforts to ensure the sustainability of their biofuels
sourcing," says Jean-Philippe Denruyter, WWF Global Bioenergy Coordinator and
Steering Board Member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. "By teaming up
with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels, the aviation sector can build on an
existing solid multi-stakeholder process that will reinforce this initiative."

All group members subscribe to a sustainability pledge stipulating that any
sustainable biofuel must perform as well as, or better than, kerosene-based
fuel, but with a smaller carbon lifecycle. The user's group pledged to consider
only renewable fuel sources with minimal impacts to the biosphere: fuels that
require minimal land, water and energy to produce, and that don't compete with
food or fresh water resources. In addition, cultivation and harvest of plant
stocks must provide socioeconomic value to the local communities.

"We have for many years been part of a number of research and development
projects regardings renewable biofuels, with the aim to find a long-term
solution for aviation," says Niels Eirik Nertun, Environment Director, SAS
Group. "We bring all this experience into this group and will now put all our
focus on together finding durable and lasting solutions for the future."

The group has announced two initial sustainability research projects. Yale
University's School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, through funding
provided by Boeing, will conduct the first peer-reviewed, comprehensive
sustainability assessment of jatropha curcas, to include lifecycle CO2 emissions
and the socio-economic impacts to farmers in developing nations. Similarly, NRDC
will conduct a comprehensive assessment of algae to ensure it meets the group's
stringent sustainability criteria.

Both species may potentially become part of a portfolio of biomass-based
renewable fuel solutions that, through advanced fuel processing methodologies
developed by energy sector leaders such as UOP, can help aviation diversify its
fuel supply.

"One of the SAS Group's six environmental goals is to be amongst the first
airlines to include renewable biofuel for commercial flights. This is in line
with our already released environmental strategy, which includes halving our
greenhouse gas emission per passenger kilometer by 2020. Now we are one step
closer to realizing our environmental goals," says Niels Eirik Nertun.

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