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Awesome starts here

2016 Issue 1

Aviation Manufacturer

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elcome to the launch issue of Aviation Manufacturer. Brand new aircraft do not come along every day, and neither do brand new magazines, so history is being made as you read this.

The world economy has taken a beating over the last few years, and major industries like mining, oil & gas and manufacturing have borne the brunt of it. The aviation sector, however, appears to be in great shape. The Farnborough Air Show came and went while we were assembling this magazine, and our confidence in the strength of the aviation sector is fuelled by the $124 billion of orders and options for aircraft, engines and other business recorded over the course of the event.

Aviation refers to the practical aspects of flight; the design, development, production, operation and use of aircraft, and that is exactly what we bring you here. Do you manufacture aircraft? Then this is for you. Do you design or manufacture components for aircraft? Then this

is for you. Do you operate aircraft or provide services for aviation customers? Then this is for you.

The history of aviation is a history of innovation, from kites and balloons to the Wright Brothers’ first controlled flight in 1903 to today’s helicopters, supersonic jets, rockets, satellites and drones. Innovation continues, be it to carry more passengers, more safely, more quickly and in more comfort, or deliver a payload into orbit. The sky is no longer the limit. Wherever the limits are, that’s where we want to be and where we want to take our readers.

In the UK, we still use a phrase coined by wood stain manufacturer Ronseal in the 1990s, to epitomise brand value. “It does what it says on the tin.” The label on our tin says Aviation Manufacturer. It’s a little early to call this magazine groundbreaking, but we have lift-off, and we are confident it will fly. We hope you will fly with us, and enjoy the ride.

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Contents Cover story: Airbus: Awesome starts here Page 6

The Editor: Stand by for take-off Airbus: Awesome starts here SACS/Boysen Aerospace Group: Everything from one source News and Features Boeing to upgrade F-15 fighter News in brief XTI Aircraft selects Honeywell engines

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Raytheon opens new cyber centre Air Canada: Manitoba centre of excellence Iberia signs up with Sheorey Digital Systems First Bombardier Challenger 650 for Germany Vector Space Systems’ sub-orbital launch Lockheed Martin finalizes SkyFire contract CSRA: Trust in human-machine interaction

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farnborough feedback page 66 lockheed martin: engineering a better tomorrow page 70

Cebu Pacific selects Rolls Royce engines Infinite RF Holdings merges with L-Com Web Industries expands Atlanta site CPI Aerostructures works with Embraer Liberty Hall Capital Partners acquires ZTM Farnborough Feedback Farnborough reflects industry strength Boeing celebrates centenary at Farnborough Strata Manufacturing wins Boeing contracts Airbus engages Mahindra Aerostructures Farnborough: Highlights of the week Lockheed Martin: Engineering a better tomorrow

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bombardier delivers first challenger 650 aircraft to Germany page 59

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SACS/Boysen aerospace group: everything from one source Page 48

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awesome starts here Founded in France in 1970, Airbus has evolved through innovation and continuous improvement into a high-performance company with a world class family of aircraft

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irbus – a name synonymous with groundbreaking flight innovation – has its headquarters in Toulouse, France, but is truly “at home” all over the world. The company has expanded upon its strong European roots to move forward on an international scale with fully-owned subsidiaries in the United States, China, Japan, India and in the Middle East; spare parts centres in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Washington, Beijing, Dubai and Singapore; engineering and training centres in Toulouse, Miami, Wichita, Hamburg, Bangalore and Beijing; and more than 150 field service offices around the world.

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To be even closer to customers, Airbus is also actively developing engineering, manufacturing and service capabilities in Europe, China, India, Russia, the Middle East, Singapore and the US. This global diversity is a key enabler of Airbus’ innovation strategy, highlighted by the multicultural workforce of more than 55,000, which includes over 100 nationalities from every region worldwide. With many different perspectives, the company can draw on a deeper pool of ideas and approaches in order to find better ways to fly.

Airbus enables the freedom of flight, having evolved during the past 40 years through the vision and innovation of its employees. The A300 became the world’s first twin-engine widebody jet with its commercial service entry in 1974. It was followed in the early 1980s by Airbus’ shorter-fuselage A310 derivative, then later that decade by the company’s single-aisle A320 – which has developed into one of the most successful aircraft families in history with the A318, A319, A320 and A321.

The 1990s saw Airbus introduce its long-range A330/A340 Family, and a new era of airline travel started in 2007 when the 600-plus-seat A380 began commercial operation. Responding to market requirements, Airbus launched its A350 XWB twin-engine jetliner in the 2000s. This highly efficient aircraft entered commercial service in 2015, bringing together the very latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies.

Indeed, Airbus continues to grow and develop its fleet.

During the 2016 Farnborough Air Show, the company won $35 billion worth of business for a total of 279 aircraft, covering both single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The deals comprise firm orders for 197 aircraft worth $26.3 billion and commitments for 82 aircraft worth $8.7 billion. Sales and commitments at Farnborough for the A320 Family were strong, with business accounting for a total of 269 aircraft worth $31.3 billion. This total comprises 187 firm orders worth $22.6 billion, and commitments for 82 aircraft, worth $8.7 billion. Notably the larger A321neo (new engine option) model

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“Airbus has grown its aircraft product line to offer a complete solution that is highly competitive on every level” Aviation Manufacturer Magazine www.aviationmanufacturer.com

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“The A320 single-aisle jetliner is the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family”

took the lion’s share of the single-aisle announcements – with firm selections from three airlines for 140 aircraft, reflecting the trend for airlines to upsize to larger single-aisle aircraft.

To maintain its competitive edge, Airbus continues to invest in improvements across its market-leading, modern product line – including development of the aforementioned A320neo version, the A330neo variant and more. The company’s international production network has also been significantly expanded over the years, highlighted by its single-aisle final assembly line in Tianjin, China, along with the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility for A320 Family jetliners, which commenced aircraft deliveries in 2016.

Airbus is a top-performing enterprise and never stands still. To fulfil its potential, the company must be constantly improved to meet customer needs and passenger desires. To this end, Airbus has grown its aircraft product line to offer a complete solution that is highly competitive on every level – reinforced by the company’s expanded service offer, as well as its increased global footprint. Additionally, Airbus’ ambitious

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product policy ensures it stays ahead of the competition through continuous improvement. The company has become more integrated, working towards one common culture across its global workforce, as well as aligning processes and planning with its global supplier base. Supplier relationships are vital to the continued development of the company, both in terms of the services they provide and the innovative ideas they offer.

AIRBUS’ AIRCRAFT FAMILIES Airbus’ comprehensive product line comprises highly successful families of aircraft ranging from 100 to more than 600 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family (including A320neo, the best-selling aircraft in aviation history); the widebody, longrange A330 Family (including the A330-200 Freighter, plus the recently-launched A330-800neo and -900neo); the newgeneration A350 XWB Family; and the flagship A380.

Airbus jetliners have become the aircraft of choice for many operators worldwide, from low-cost carriers to full-service

Airbus orders post Farnborough Airbus has continued to sell aircraft in the weeks following Farnborough. New York-based JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft.

The airline, which already operates A321s, has not yet announced its engine selection for the newly ordered aircraft. Beginning in 2019, JetBlue has the flexibility to configure the new engine option aircraft to the longer range version of the A321 – the A321LR. Many of JetBlue’s newly ordered A321 aircraft are expected to be delivered from Airbus’ newest manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The first aircraft to be produced at Airbus’ US manufacturing facility – a JetBlue A321 known as “BluesMobile” – entered service this spring.

Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in the Middle East and Australia, as well as on selected domestic and regional routes.

Cebu Pacific currently operates 49 Airbus aircraft, including six A330s and a fleet of 43 A320 Family single aisle aircraft flying on its extensive domestic and regional network. In addition to the recent contract, the airline has 32 latest generation A321neo aircraft on order for future delivery.

Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft. This deal marks the first time the low-cost airline has purchased new aircraft from any manufacturer. Each will be powered by CFM56 engines from CFM International. The company’s current fleet plan is focused on a transition to all Airbus aircraft, including a mix of previously-owned aircraft along with those included in this deal.

airlines flying many of the longest routes around the globe. The company’s product line of passenger aircraft is characterised by the highest comfort, unmatched economics and versatility.

Airbus’ A320 Family is the undisputed leader in the single-aisle category; while its A330/A340 families of twin-engine and four-engine aircraft cover all long-range requirements.

upgrades to the widest passenger cabin in its class, and extended service intervals for the airframe.

Airbus had booked over 4,500 firm orders for new engine option aircraft through June 2016, comprising an important percentage of the almost 12,500 overall orders logged by Airbus for the entire A320 Family.

A320 Family

A330 Family

The A320 single-aisle jetliner family (composed of the A318, A319, A320 and A321) is the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. It is used in a full range of services from very short-haul airline routes to intercontinental segments, on operations from challenging in-city airports to high-altitude airfields and an Antarctic ice runway, and on VVIP and government missions with the most discerning passengers.

To ensure this true market leader keeps its competitive edge, Airbus continues to invest in improvements across the product line, including the A320neo Family, enhancements to the jetliner’s aerodynamics such as Sharklets wingtip devices,

Benefiting from over 20 years of continuous incremental innovation, the A330 is the most modern, profitable and reliable family of aircraft in the market, providing a tailored solution for every market today and for the future and an ideal complement to its sister aircraft: the all-new A350 XWB. The A330 Family, part of Airbus’ widebody family, has five in-service members – the A330-200, A330-300, A330-200F, ACJ330 and A330 MRTT – along with two A330neo versions – the A330-800 and the A330-900, which were launched in 2014.

Low operating costs, high efficiency, flexibility and optimised performance make the A330 Family popular with an ever-

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“Low operating costs, high efficiency, flexibility and optimised performance make the A330 Family popular with an ever-increasing operator base”

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“Benefiting from over 20 years of continuous incremental innovation, the A330 is the most modern, profitable and reliable family of aircraft in the market”

increasing operator base, as well as passengers – who enjoy a truly 21st century travel experience. In addition to offering more personal space with Airbus’ modern long-haul comfort standard of 18-inch wide seats for economy class, A330s also provide the quietest cabins in their class and the latest in-flight entertainment – including video-on-demand, and mobile phone and email connectivity via satellite.

The A330 remains the preferred choice for over 100 airlines worldwide, which continue to benefit from its proven and unrivalled low operating costs. From 30-minute flights up to 15-hour long-haul services, the A330 offers the most efficient option. Spanning 200-440 seats, the A330 does not compromise on comfort, while being one of the most reliable aircraft ever with average operational reliability of 99.4 per cent. Every 20 seconds, an A330 aircraft takes-off or lands somewhere in the world.

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A330neo

Airbus has committed to continuously improving the programme since the A330’s service entry. The company spends approximately 150 million euros each year on enhancements and incremental improvements for the A330 jetliner family. The newest evolution to the A330 Family is Airbus’ A330neo, which builds on the A330’s proven economics, versatility and reliability while reducing fuel consumption by a further 14 per cent per seat. The NEO’s two versions – the A330-800neo and A330-900neo – share the same fuselage lengths of today’s A330-200 and A330-300 current engine option jetliners, respectively. These aircraft incorporate latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines with 112-inch diameter fan for a 10:1 bypass ratio, along with new Sharklet wingtip devices.

The A330neo cabin is also launching the company’s Airspace

by Airbus cabin brand. This represents the best of Airbus’ cabin innovation and design, and will be applied progressively across all Airbus aircraft. At the heart of this new philosophy is Airbus’ commitment to passenger wellbeing, as well as unrivalled operational performance for airlines. Airspace

by Airbus encompasses the four key dimensions: comfort, ambience, services and design. More personal space, smart monument and service solutions, and a unique welcome area are combined with Airbus signature design elements to transform the A330neo’s cabin.

Planned for first deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2017, the A330neo will expand operators’ market opportunities with a range capability increase of up to 400 nautical miles.

The platform for developing the NEO is Airbus’ 242-tonne maximum take-off weight A330 variant. This upgrade was first applied to the A330-300 – with the no. 1 enhanced A330300 variant delivered to Delta Air Lines in May 2015 – and subsequently for the A330-200 (in-service from early 2016), allowing operators to carry additional payload on longer missions.

A340 Family

The A340 has earned its reputation as a true globe-trotter – flying some of the world’s longest and most demanding routes while providing superior operating economics – even in challenging “hot and high” conditions – and excellent passenger comfort. The four-engine A340 has greater range at lower cost than other long-range widebody commercial jetliners and the aircraft’s extended reach and spacious interior also tailors it for VVIP and government use with highly discerning customers.

There are four variants in Airbus’ A340 Family: the A340200, A340-300, A340-500 and A340-600. With the jetliners’ different fuselage lengths, this product line accommodates from around 250 to up to 475 passengers, providing extended operating ranges of up to 9,000 nautical miles.

Powered by four engines, the A340 operates independent of restrictions that apply to twin-jet airliners, allowing direct flights to destinations – even on extended over-water routes and across unforgiving terrain. It also enables operations from airports at high altitudes and climatic conditions that would be off-limits to other aircraft.

The A340 has amassed some impressive numbers. Over 600 million passengers have flown well over 20 million flight hours and 2.5 million flight cycles with airlines flying A340s as long as 16 hours per day. Over 370 A340s have been ordered.

As a member of Airbus’ modern aircraft product line, A340s enjoy full advantages from the company’s jetliner family strategy, including its application of digital fly-by-wire controls and a modern cockpit. Utilising the same basic fuselage and

Aleris extends aluminium contract with Airbus Aleris has signed a new multi-year contract with Airbus to supply aluminium plate and sheet to be used in the production of all Airbus aircraft programs. The contract starts in 2017 and also includes the supply of technically advanced wing skin material.

The contract includes the supply of material from the company’s facilities in Koblenz, Germany and Zhenjiang, China, the latter of which represents a $350 million greenfield project for Aleris. The facility was qualified by Airbus for the production of aerospace material in 2015.

According to a forecast completed by Flight Ascend Consultancy, part of FlightGlobal, the world’s fleet of commercial aircraft is expected to increase by 81 per cent to 49,940 aircraft in 2035, by which time 41 per cent of the fleet is expected to be operating in Asia Pacific and China.

Continued higher-than-average passenger traffic growth rates in this region will remain the key drivers for the industry’s growth and new aircraft demand in the next 20 years.

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“The A350 XWB is setting a new standard of efficiency in its class, with 25 per cent lower fuel consumption compared to its current aluminium long-range competitors” wing as Airbus’ twin-engine A330, the A340 shares similar airframe structures, components and systems – providing a true aircraft family with different versions to meet operators’ varied requirements.

This system and operational commonality applied across the company’s product line facilitates the support and maintenance of A340s worldwide, while ensuring access to a wide base of qualified pilots who are rated on Airbus’ fly-by-wire aircraft.

Qualified pilots can transfer to the A340 in three days from the A330, or seven days from the A320.

Backed by the resources of Airbus, the A340 has been continuously improved ensuring the continued value that users expect – proven by the 99 per cent operational reliability.

Sharing the same technology and as part of the same industrial programme as the best-selling widebody the A330, the A340 is built around modern technology. In addition, Airbus has introduced performance improvement packages, increases in operating weights, greater fuel capacity, new manufacturing techniques, more powerful engines specifically

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for the A340 and is working with certification authorities to increase the maximum passenger capacity of the A340-60.

The A340 offers one of the quietest cabins in the sky and provides some of the most comfortable environments aloft, well suited for long- and ultra-long haul flights of up to 18 hours. Passengers enjoy the spaciousness of Airbus’ true widebody 222-inch cross-section, with designed-in cabin flexibility for customised cabin interiors.

To meet the evolving needs of today’s passengers, Airbus has designed the A340 Family’s widebody cabin for the modern standard of comfort – an 18-inch wide seat in economy class, as well as flexible premium class offerings. This ensures the aircraft remains suited to meet the requirements of travellers well into the future.

The A340 has significant cargo capacity in lower holds sized for everything from industry-standard LD3 containers and 96-inch pallets to generous bulk cargo areas. The A340 can accommodate up to 25 tonnes of cargo capacity and 10-14 fullsized pallet positions, depending on the model.

Pegasus Airlines receives first CFM powered Airbus A320neo Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s leading low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo (new engine option) powered

by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines, becoming the first airline to do so for the type. Pegasus placed the largest single order by a Turkish carrier for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft in 2012, making it a new Airbus customer. Pegasus Airlines along with Airbus and CFM top management and employees celebrated the delivery in a private ceremony at Airbus’ site in Hamburg.

“This delivery marks the start of Pegasus’ fleet renewal with the most fuel efficient aircraft incorporating the latest technologies, aerodynamics, engines and a comfortable cabin,” said Mehmet Nane, CEO of Pegasus Airlines. “We have an ambitious expansion strategy and the A320neo will be the backbone of this.”

“We are delighted to be delivering our first CFM powered A320neo to Pegasus Airlines.” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO. “It fills us with pride that Pegasus Airlines has selected the A320neo Family to achieve its impressive growth plans. We are sure the aircraft will deliver on their expectations.”

“Today, Pegasus, Airbus and CFM are making history. Introducing a new engine family in commercial service happens almost once in a lifetime. It’s a big deal, so we are very proud to do it with our long-term customer, Pegasus, and with Airbus,” said CFM International CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga.

The A320neo Family is the world’s best-selling and most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo powering with CFM International’s LEAP-1A provides operators with double digit improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions - with a 15 per cent reduction upon entry into service and up to a 20 per cent reduction by 2020.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices.

With over 4,500 orders received from 83 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 per cent share of the market.

Additional opportunities are provided through the possibility of installing a lower-deck crew rest area in the bulk cargo zone, or using a removable mobile crew rest facility integrated on a 96-inch pallet. Other opportunities include positioning lavatories and galleys in the cargo hold area, freeing up the main deck for additional seating.

to its current aluminium long-range competitors. It also provides superior passenger comfort, with more personal space and 18-inch wide seats as standard in economy. With the Ultra-Long Range configuration for the A350-900, the A350 XWB demonstrates its versatility by offering the capability to perform flights of up to 19 hours. For Airbus’ newest widebody jetliner, it’s the “Xtra” that makes the difference.

The A350 XWB’s 221-inch fuselage cross-section was specifically designed for an optimum travel experience in all classes of service – providing ample room to incorporate the widest seats of any jetliner in its category, while also allowing greater lateral movement and more personal space for passengers on long-range flights.

Adding to the pleasant atmosphere is the A350 XWB’s cabin design, which incorporates smooth curves, flowing lines, innovative lighting and wide windows; with straighter side walls and a flat floor in the cabin further increasing overall comfort and spaciousness.

A350 XWB Family

The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new family of widebody aircraft that is shaping the future of medium- to long-haul airline operations – overcoming the challenges of volatile fuel prices, matching rising passenger expectations and addressing increasing environmental concerns.

This new-generation jetliner – which entered commercial service in January 2015 – offers seating capacities between 250440 with its three passenger versions: A350-800, A350-900 and A350-1000.

The A350 XWB is setting a new standard of efficiency in its class, with 25 per cent lower fuel consumption compared

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“The double-deck A380 is the world’s largest commercial aircraft flying today, with capacity to carry 544 passengers in a comfortable fourclass configuration, and up to 853 in a single-class configuration that provides wider seats than its competitor” A380

With the A380, the sky is yours. Designed for air transport needs in the 21st century, its unique size allows airlines to maximize their revenue potential through an optimized, segmented cabin. The A380 cabin is the quietest and most spacious in the sky for passengers – offering layouts ranging from comfortable 18-inch seats at 11-abreast in economy up to a private three-room suite. It is no wonder travellers opt for the comfort of the A380 when given the choice. This results in higher market shares, higher load factors and higher revenues – allowing airlines to increase their contribution to profit by up to 75 per cent per flight.

The A380 has been winning over business and leisure passengers alike since its service introduction in 2007, providing levels of comfort and reliability that have led travellers to specifically request flights on Airbus’ 21st century flagship – which is in operation with carriers around the globe.

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Airbus supplier awards At the annual Airbus supplier awards ceremony held during Farnborough Airshow 2016, Didier Lux, Airbus SVP, head of customer services, and Geneviève Laurens-Chassagne, head of supplier support management, distributed awards and certificates to systems & equipment suppliers.

The suppliers recognized by Airbus were identified through the supplier support rating process, which captured in-service feedback from over 130 Airbus customers. The following suppliers each received an award for being “top-performers”, having exceeded the standards set by Airbus supplier support management:

Rockwell Collins Avionics Thales Avionics Airbus Avionics Airbus Cabin Electronics Diehl Air Cabin Crane Aerospace Stelia Technical Seats

This year, for the first time, Airbus recognized “good performing” suppliers by issuing them a certificate. Eight suppliers obtained such certificates – having reached the standards set by Airbus supplier support management:

Diehl Aerospace Aircelle

ACSS

Meggitt Sensing Systems

Siemens Technofan Telair

UTAS Actuation Systems The next rating cycle will be launched in January 2017.

The double-deck A380 is the world’s largest commercial aircraft flying today, with capacity to carry 544 passengers in a comfortable four-class configuration, and up to 853 in a single-class configuration that provides wider seats than its competitor. Overall, the A380’s two decks offer 50 per cent more floor surface than the next largest aircraft, allowing airlines to optimize their cabin offering.

With superior range of 15,200 km, the A380 is the ideal solution to alleviate traffic congestion at busy airports and maximize profitability on the busiest routes in the world.

It has two full-length passenger levels with true widebody dimensions: a main deck and an upper deck, which are linked by fixed stairs forward and aft.

In a worldwide airline market that is highly focused on high yielding traffic between today’s busiest cities and doubles in size every 15 years, the A380 can win airlines greater market share with the best cabin in the sky.

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“Airbus jetliners have become the aircraft of choice for many operators worldwide, from low-cost carriers to full-service airlines flying many of the longest routes”

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This flagship Airbus jetliner is proven to attract high-revenue travellers day after day, stimulating demand and offering the best capacity to match demand at peak hours, along with providing comfort aloft unrivalled by any other jetliner. It has the widest and most spacious seating in all classes of service, something that passengers opt for when they have the choice.

A380s are flown by members of all three major global alliances, ensuring that both point-to-point and connecting passengers can build mileage accounts with their favourite frequent flyer programmes. By combining the opportunity to capture growth, unmatched comfort and global accessibility, the A380 enables airlines to define new opportunities – and own the sky.

Cabin arrangement flexibility allows airlines to differentiate their products and develop solutions for specific market mixes.

Operators are making innovative uses of the aircraft’s decks, including the “Residence” suite on Etihad’s A380s – which has three separate rooms and 125 square feet (12 meters squared).

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Airspace by Airbus – the new sensation in cabin design The Farnborough Airshow has a reputation for attracting the most innovative ideas from the aerospace industry, so it is appropriate that Airbus’ new cabin concept “Airspace by Airbus” was in focus all week.

Airspace by Airbus combines the well-being of passengers with operational performance for airline customers and a perfect blend of features and services. Based on four dimensions – comfort, ambience, service and design – Airspace brings together the best of Airbus’ innovation.

The launch vehicle for Airspace is the Airbus A330neo, which along with the A350 XWB will begin a new family of cabins that inspire airlines to build new-generation flying experiences for passengers, while optimising the economic performance of their aircraft.

The Airspace cabin is inspired by the A350 XWB and shaped by the excellent passenger feedback Airbus has already received from people flying on its new-generation widebody aircraft.

Design elements recognisable throughout all Airspace cabins include wider seats with unobstructed under-seat foot space; larger overhead storage bins and spacious, contemporary lavatories with antibacterial surfaces. Other features are a unique and customisable welcome area at the main passenger boarding door, the latest in LED technology for ambient lighting, as well as clean shapes and surfaces throughout the interior.

“For corporate jet customers who want to carry even more passengers, in even greater comfort and space, Airbus offers a full family of VIP widebodies that deliver ‘nonstop to the world’ range”

leveraging its double-deck configuration to provide broader seats, more personal storage, better head room and wider stairs and aisles. Passenger comfort is further enhanced by a number of additional technologies equipped on Airbus’ A380, including advanced lighting systems and new standards of inflight entertainment. Cabin air is recycled every three minutes to keep the atmosphere fresh, while 220 cabin windows provide natural light. Four high-level air outlets – as opposed to the industry standard of two – keep customers refreshed during all phases of flight.

Corporate Jets

The family begins with the Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321, which feature cabins that are approximately twice as wide as traditional high-end business jets, without being much larger externally. This makes them the new standard to which corporate jet customers aspire – with customers for these aircraft benefitting from unequalled comfort, space and freedom of movement on every trip.

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“Airbus’ first North American design and engineering facility was opened in Wichita, Kansas in 2002” Airbus is expanding this successful corporate jet series with two highly capable new members: the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, which provide further enhancements in comfort, flight distances and efficiency. For corporate jet customers that want to carry even more passengers, in even greater comfort and space, Airbus offers a full family of VIP widebodies that also deliver “non-stop to the world” range, allowing company executives, high net-worth individuals and government leaders to save time by flying directly to their destination. These comprise the Airbus ACJ330, ACJ340, ACJ350 XWB and ACJ380.

All Airbus corporate jets come from a modern Airbus jetliner family heritage that, together with their large customer-base around the world, makes them excellent investments that hold

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their value well. As they are derived from Airbus’ modern, popular and successful market-leading jetliners – more than 16,000 of which have been ordered to date from a global customer base – corporate jet customers will invariably be close to Airbus’ global support network, wherever in the world they choose to fly.

Corporate jet customers also benefit from Airbus’ passion for non-stop innovation, which creates better and more efficient ways to fly. As an example, the company has applied its reputation for continuous improvement to offer customers corporate jet solutions with more comfort, range and efficiency: the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo. Built on the widest and tallest cabin that is already the cornerstone of the family’s success around the world, NEO corporate jets capitalise on

two new engine choices offered for the modern A320 Family – Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G-JM and the CFM International LEAP-1A, as well as Sharklet wingtip devices and improvements in cabin comfort and fuel capacity.

Another example is the ACJ350 XWB – the world’s most modern VIP widebody corporate jet. Capable of flying 25 passengers up to 22 hours, this ultra-long range jet offers Xtra comfort, Xtra innovative technology and Xtra efficiency. For the spacious cabin – which provides 270 square metres of floor space – the ACJ350 XWB is outfitted with Easyfit provisions, ensuring smooth completion for customers.

FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE Design and manufacturing facilities

An Airbus jetliner is the product of highly efficient cooperation across the company’s global supply and manufacturing chains, as well as its decades of innovation for the air transport sector.

In line with its philosophy of global cooperation, Airbus relies on a network of regional facilities for design and engineering activities across the company’s full family of modern aircraft.

This high-tech work is divided across design offices and engineering centres located throughout Europe and North America, along with additional sites in India and China.

The design office at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France gathers such top-level competencies as architecture integration, general design, structural design and computation, integration tests and systems, and propulsion. Five additional Airbus design offices and engineering centres are located throughout Europe, with sites operating in Spain, the UK, Russia and Germany – the latter of which includes two facilities in Hamburg and Bremen.

Airbus’ Filton, UK location focuses on design, engineering and support for Airbus wings, fuel systems and landing gear integration, with additional teams working on systems, structures and aerodynamics projects. In Spain, the company’s Getafe facility handles composites design, development and manufacture, as well as the design and manufacturing of tooling.

The Engineering Centre Airbus Russia (ECAR) is a joint venture facility with the Russian industrial group Kaskol.

ECAR design teams support Airbus engineers in Hamburg and Toulouse, focusing primarily on fuselage structure, stress and systems installation, as well as the design of cabin interiors and freight compartments. This centre employs some 200 engineers who have completed large-scale projects for the A320, A330/ A340, A380 and A350 XWB. Airbus’ first North American design and engineering facility was opened in Wichita, Kansas during 2002. Beginning with an initial staff of 40 people, this location – which is involved in

Aer Lingus expands Airbus fleet

Aer Lingus is expanding its fleet of A330-300s by two aircraft, following a decision to exercise options. The carrier currently operates eight A330s, which will increase to ten aircraft this year. The new order will grow the Aer Lingus A330 fleet to 12 aircraft.

Aer Lingus carries over 12 million passengers a year to over 70 destinations across Ireland, the UK, continental Europe and North America. The company celebrated its 80th year of operation in May 2016.

The A330 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft, with over 1,100 flying with some 110 operators worldwide. With a true wide-body fuselage allowing very high comfort standards, the A330-300 is able to accommodate seat and class configurations to suit diverse customer requirements. It has a range of up to 5,650 nm / 10,500 km with a full passenger load.

Highly efficient and optimized for the medium-to extended range market, the A330300 offers an excellent balance between range and cost.

“This further commitment by Aer Lingus to the A330 demonstrates the unmatched operating economics and operational versatility of this aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We are delighted to be continuing our longstanding partnership with Aer Lingus.”

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“Airbus has developed its own transportation system to airlift the large, pre-assembled sections of its jetliners from their production locations to final assembly lines in Toulouse and Hamburg”

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“Inauguration of the Airbus (Beijing) Engineering Centre (ABEC) in 2005 marked a new phase in the decades-long industrial partnership between China and Airbus”

wing design for the A380 and other long-range Airbus aircraft – was expanded in 2010 with a second engineering centre to focus on wing work for Airbus aircraft, as well as to house a team of in-service repair engineers specializing in critical support for customers around the world.

Southeast of Wichita in the US is the Airbus Americas Engineering facility in Mobile, Alabama, which is responsible for various interior elements of Airbus’ A350XWB, A380 and A330-200 widebody jetliners. This work includes design and engineering for the passenger cabin, crew rest area, lavatories and galleys.

As part of its pledge to support the development of India’s aviation sector, Airbus in 2007 opened its Bangalore engineering centre, which cooperates closely with the company’s other engineering sites around the world, as well as with the country’s growing aerospace industry.

As part of Airbus’ fully-owned Airbus India subsidiary, the Airbus Engineering Centre India Pvt. Ltd. (AECI) focuses on the development of advanced capabilities in the areas of modelling and simulation, covering such areas as flight management systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), as well as digital simulation and visualization. The Bangalore facility’s cooperation with other Airbus sites includes the development of a simulated A380 flight management system that allows system engineers to provide mature specifications for suppliers of flight management systems, which are key elements in such modern jetliners as Airbus’ A380, A350 XWB,

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and A320neo jetliners.

Inauguration of the Airbus (Beijing) Engineering Centre (ABEC) in 2005 marked a new phase in the decades-long industrial partnership between China and Airbus, with the goal of making China a full risk-sharing partner of up to a 5 per cent airframe work share, on a new-generation Airbus aircraft. This strategy has since been applied to the A350 XWB, which entered commercial service in January 2015.

The Beijing-based facility is a joint venture between Airbus and China’s two largest aviation companies – China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVICI) and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVICII), and its core activities centre on specific design packages for new aircraft programmes.

Smooth operations

In 2013, Airbus implemented a new production organisation in managing the steep and steady ramp-up of industrial activities to meet continued strong demand, while also achieving higher performance levels across the company’s series and development programmes. This organisation is accomplishing these goals through further integration, full cross-functional alignment and even more teamwork in Airbus’ production activities.

On a structural level, the organisation empowers Airbus plants responsible for delivering aircraft components to the individual Airbus final assembly lines, and provides the necessary resources and leverage. In addition, more support

is given to engineering and the supply chain for dealing with day-to-day challenges.

Primary changes to the production organisation focus on the empowerment of Airbus’ production sites – co-locating key contributing functions like engineering, procurement and quality, and putting them under the operational leadership of a plant head. This ensures a further integration into operations to secure deliveries. The production activities previously performed by Airbus’ Centres of Excellence are now under responsibility and management of the individual plants, which interact directly with the Central Programme Organisations.

The larger Airbus production organisation has accountability for final assembly line commitments.

Also, a new Operational Excellence Centre of Competence was created to define and deploy Airbus’ industrial strategy and to ensure “best-in-class” industrial standards for Airbus and the extended enterprise. This evolution supports Airbus’ long term “Vision 2020,” particularly in regard to integration efforts.

Transporting parts

Airbus has developed its own transportation system to airlift the large, pre-assembled sections of its jetliners from their production locations to final assembly lines in Toulouse and Hamburg. This service is performed by a fleet of five A300-600ST Super Transporters. These modified A300-600s, nicknamed the “Beluga,” have a bulbous main-deck cargo cabin, which enables the loading of complete fuselage sections and wings. Operated by Airbus Transport International, the Super Transporter is able to carry a 47 metric tonne (103,616 lb) payload over a range of 900 nautical miles (1,667 km).

To support planned production rate increases, Airbus is expanding its existing A300-600ST fleet with the development and production of five new Beluga aircraft – which will be derived from the company’s versatile A330 widebody product line, with a mid-2019 service entry.

Featuring one of the most voluminous cargo holds of any civil

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The future by Airbus The Vitalising Zone by Day: Vitalising Zone at the front of the aircraft. An intelligent cabin membrane can become transparent to give passengers open panoramic views

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or military aircraft flying today, the Beluga offers a unique way to transport oversized air cargo. The company’s five existing Beluga airlifters play a key role in keeping its production and assembly network operating at full capacity – with the fleet’s overall pace of operations growing to support production ramp-ups. Airbus’ oversize air transport capabilities will be further reinforced by a new generation of A330 Familybased Beluga aircraft, the Beluga XL, which was launched in November 2014.

With more than 20 years of reliable service, the Beluga carries complete sections of Airbus aircraft from different production sites around Europe to the final assembly lines in Toulouse and Hamburg. The five-aircraft fleet of A300-600ST Belugas – operated by the Airbus Transport International (ATI) subsidiary – transports such components as fuselage sections, wings and tails for Airbus’ single-aisle A320 and widebody A330 families, along with parts for the A350 XWB. In addition to serving the internal transportation needs of Airbus, ATI offers Belugas on a charter basis to third parties.

ATI ensures a high level of customer satisfaction with loading,

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unloading, and delivery designed to be fast, safe, flexible, and reliable – as demonstrated by over two decades of successful operations throughout the world.

The A380’s size means its fuselage and wing sections are shipped via a surface transportation network that includes specially-commissioned roll-on roll-off ships to carry these sections from production sites in France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom to the French city of Bordeaux. From there, sections are transported by barge along the Garonne River to the Toulouse final assembly line.

As for other Airbus aircraft programmes, production of the A380 takes place in different sites across Europe. Each site produces completely equipped sections, which are transported to the final assembly line. Most A380 sections are transported to Toulouse by sea, river and road. A number of smaller components, such as the vertical fin produced in Stade or the nose section produced in Meaulte, France, are carried in Airbus’ Beluga fleet.

All large A380 sections are transported by truck from inland production sites to the nearest river or sea port. Wings, for

example, travel by barge along the River Dee from Broughton in North Wales to the Dee estuary, where they are loaded onto a large capacity roll-on roll-off vessel. The craft is used to move aircraft sections by sea to the French port of Pauillac, near Bordeaux. Here, the components are transferred to specially designed barges, which carry them on the penultimate part of their 95 km voyage up Garonne River from Pauillac to Langon.

Four river journeys are required to transport fuselage sections and the horizontal tail plane of one aircraft. In Langon, aircraft sections are transferred to outsized-load trucks to complete their journey to Toulouse by road.

THE FUTURE Smarter Skies Initiative

Smarter Skies is the latest instalment in The Future by Airbus.

For the first time, Airbus’ vision of sustainable aviation in 2050 looks beyond aircraft design to how the aircraft is operated both on the ground and in the air in order to meet the expected growth in air travel in a sustainable way. Today, if the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system and technology on board aircraft were optimised (assuming around 30 million flights per year), Airbus research suggests that every flight in the world could on average be around 13 minutes shorter. This would save approximately 9 million tonnes of excess fuel annually, which equates to over 28 million tonnes of avoidable CO2 emissions and passenger savings of over 500 million hours of excess flight time on board an aircraft. Add to this new aircraft design, alternative energy sources and new ways of flying and you could see even more significant improvements.

The Future by Airbus concentrates on just that and the Smarter Skies vision consists of concepts which could be implemented across all stages of an aircraft’s operation to reduce waste in the system (waste in time, waste in fuel, reduction of CO2).

Inspection drones

At Farnborough this year, Airbus demonstrated aircraft visual inspection using a drone. The drone is equipped with a high definition camera that allows it to perform visual inspection for the upper part of the aircraft. It is flown using an automatic flight control system supervised by a human pilot. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) follows a predetermined flight

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“Airbus’ vision of sustainable aviation in 2050 looks beyond aircraft design to how the aircraft is operated both on the ground and in the air in order to meet the expected growth in air travel in a sustainable way”

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path and takes a series of pictures automatically. All these images and especially those showing any potential non-quality such as scratches, dents and painting defects, are compiled in a 3D digital model, recorded in a database and then analysed.

This data helps improve traceability, prevention and reduction of damage. The benefits of this innovative tool and process are significant. Aircraft downtime for inspection is reduced. Data acquisition by drone only takes 10 to 15 minutes, instead of two hours using conventional methods.

Operators no longer need to go up on a telescopic handler to perform the visual inspection, sometimes in poor weather conditions. In addition, picture analysis can be done anytime afterwards and in an office. Aircraft visual inspections are an important part of the production process and part of the Airbus quality standards. A full-scale industrial test is being conducted on A330 aircraft and Airbus is working on implementation on other programmes.

BizLab

Airbus BizLab is a global aerospace business accelerator where start-ups and Airbus intrapreneurs speed up the transformation of innovative ideas into valuable businesses.

The Airbus BizLab has developed a “hybrid” concept to closely collaborate with start-ups while allowing smaller organizations

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to better understand needs and ways of working of large groups.

Airbus BizLab offers to early-stage selected projects wideranging support in the form of a 6-month acceleration program. Start-ups have access to a large number of Airbus coaches, experts and mentors in various domains, free hosting, and a Demo Day with Airbus decision makers, venture capitalists, Airbus customers and partners.

Managing the future

Air travel is an invaluable global asset, which provides a worldwide transportation network – rapidly moving passengers and goods to bring together people, businesses and communities. Therefore, safeguarding aviation’s economic and societal benefits is crucial. More than 58 million jobs and US$2.4 trillion of worldwide gross domestic product are supported by the air travel industry. Globally, the aviation sector is expanding. Passenger demand doubles every 15 years and by 2050 the air transport industry could be handling 16 billion passengers and 400 million tonnes of cargo annually.

In the meantime, passengers have become increasingly mindful of the ecological impact of their travel choices.

Airbus brings together the very latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies in each new aircraft

forward thinking, which has placed Airbus at the forefront of the industry, where it strives to initiate the breakthrough developments that will lead to the aircraft of tomorrow.

Airbus develops a clear empathy with its customers and suppliers, encouraging a two-way flow of views, ideas and technical feedback on its aircraft in service around the world.

Airlines and their passengers know that an Airbus aircraft is the product of a high-performance company, which builds the safest, most reliable and best performing aircraft possible.

In conclusion, Airbus makes the freedom of flight possible by designing, manufacturing and supporting the world’s best aircraft. Its people around the globe are united by a passion for aviation, as well as their desire to create better, more efficient ways for airlines and passengers to fly. The company helps shape the future of air transportation and drives sustainable growth around the world. Based on a deep understanding of ever-changing market needs, Airbus pioneers technological solutions and seeks the most efficient sourcing and manufacturing possible – so airlines can grow and people can connect.

programme it develops – as well as in the new versions of its existing aircraft, corresponding to the company’s proven philosophy of incremental innovation – and the environmental performances achieved are impressive and consistent. The company’s commitment to enhancing air travel’s eco-efficiency is underscored by initiatives that extend throughout the entire lifecycle of an aircraft – from the design and production phases to its in-service operation and eventual retirement.

Airbus’ mission is to meet the needs of airlines and operators by producing the most modern and comprehensive aircraft family on the market, complemented by the highest standard of product support. The company’s manufacturing operations around the world set industry benchmarks in both quality and efficiency standards. Airbus fosters values of excellence and innovation among its culturally diverse employees and considers its customers, contractors and suppliers to be partners working in the interests of safety, quality and performance.

Airbus develops its product family in response to market needs and in close consultation with airlines and operators, suppliers and aviation authorities. This approach ensures the company’s products remain competitive through continuous upgrades. The company’s philosophy is always to listen to its customers and suppliers to maintain its vision – the

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SACS/Boysen Aerospace Groupeverything from one source From a small branch to becoming a leader in its sector SACS was founded in 2002 as a specialist in the production of fastening and connecting systems based in Germany. Through its enthusiasm, knowledge and experience in the market SACS was able to win its first orders from well-established 1st Tier suppliers. A continuous rate of growth in turnover, employee and market allocation was the result of being an innovative supplier partner to its customers.

The SACS Boysen Aerospace Group was formed in 2005, following the merger of SACS and Boysen.

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Boysen, a distributor of aerospace fasteners since 1967, was the ideal organisation to enhance the existing product portfolio of SACS. In 2012, the SACS/Boysen group opened a plant in Dallas, Texas, USA (SACS Boysen Aerospace US) which is totally dedicated to supporting the US market which includes – but is not limited to -Airbus Helicopters.

In 2015 SACS opened its new facility in Empfingen, Germany.

From the initial ground breaking in September 2014 it took only 12 months until the first products manufactured in Empfingen were delivered to customers. This 12 month timeframe also included a full requalification of the site in order to maintain all quality certifications such as AS9100, Part 21 Subpart G for production- as well as Part 145 for maintenance organizations. Running in parallel with this, SACS also qualified some new processes, including laser cutting.

From Ground Breaking until First delivery within 12 Months September 2014 was the start of a new and exciting period for the company. The new state of the art facility has a 5,900m2 production hall, which increases the group’s capacity for milling, turning, machining and stamping, including bending and cutting of sheet metals by laser. There are also specialised assembly areas which are providing automated work stations for assembling part parts. The CEO of SACS (Oliver Dratius) states that “We are currently working on reducing the risk of our customers’ supply chain by establishing in house surface treatment capacities, which in turn will allow us to reduce lead times and any risks associated with the ordering process”.

The new facility also hosts a 2,200m2 office building, providing modern work space for the company’s sales, logistics, purchasing and quality departments. One of the main reasons for the expansion is to increase the company’s capacity for engineering and development. The company places a lot of importance on its ability to work with and support its customers from the very beginning of each project. The sales team leader (Karin Marschall) reports that “Most of our parts are customized solutions, developed together with our customers”.

In order to meet high customer demands, SACS has implemented a quality management system, AS/EN9100, certified by an external institution, which is mandatory throughout the group. The implemented standards are also in line with the requirements imposed by international aviation authorities, verified and certified by the European Aviation Authority.

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with a widespread product portfolio. An experienced engineering team works closely with customers to develop new solutions and standards. A dedicated certification team then ensures that these developments are fully qualified and meet with all customer and regulated authoritive requirements. Its enduring development in solutions, services and sustainable growth is what makes this globally active group stand out above others. Together with Boysen Munich and SACS Boysen US, the Group currently employs 190 people, a figure that will continue to grow steadily, in line with the organisation.

SACS specializes in the development, certification and manufacture of fastening and connecting systems, offering a range of products for aircrafts and helicopters. These range from fasteners to detail parts including table mechanisms, pocket door mechanism, hinges, latches, armrests, toilet seats, tie rods, studs, inserts, bolts, washers, etc.

SACS delivers more than just ready-to-install components.

It also provides individual services such as engineering, manufacturing expertise, or quality assurance measures.

The available spectrum ranges from product development to complete kitted systems required for the global production

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of components.

Boysen is an internationally recognised distributor and service provider for aerospace products, offering global procurement and logistic solutions. Key services provided are: • • • •

The new production site is fitted with Cutting-edge 5 axis CNC machine tools performing operations such as drilling or milling. In addition to that our machinery is fitted with:

Direct line feed (DLF) support Set up of Kanban systems Vendor managed inventory (VMI) Consignment stock maintenance

In order to meet customer requirements, Boysen has two centres of excellence. One is based in Munich and has its main focus on providing solutions with metric parts (measured in centimetres) and is specialized on serving customers dealing in the military sector of the aviation business.

The second branch is based in Hamburg with its main focus being the commercial side of aviation. Boysen has more than 16,000 different line items in stock and also offers an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service.

BUILD TO PRINT SYSTEMS

• Turning • Bending • Forming • Laser • Stamping For the perfect response to the individual needs of customers, the manufacturing unit is organised into specially trained production teams. The synergy of cutting-edge highly automated manufacturing technology and SACS qualified staff ensures time and cost-effective manufacturing.

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cost-effectivity, best quality and on time delivery by suppliers are in return rewarded with a fair partnership and long term business relationship. Volker Lamberti, Sales Director at SACS says that “In this connection it is an absolute must to have the capability to manage international business with its different languages and cultures.”

Surface treatment processes are being established and qualified in order to mitigate risks within the supply chain. The overall target is to provide our customers more flexibility and shorter lead times for their products.

Engineering and Development A key function within the group

Kitting as value add - maximum customer benefit through comprehensive services offered

Roland Moser, Head of Engineering says that “The Engineering function is the company’s steward of technical expertise, processes and tools. Its most important responsibility is to make the correct technical judgments.”

Products are either developed together with customers and/ or the results of market studies identifying future needs.

Currently, the company has recognised an increasing demand for multifunctional parts. In addition, usability is important for all parts to ensure safe and easy handling.

SACS believes that safety is paramount and a vital consideration for all its products. Mechanisms are built and tested to be durable, solid, reliable and easy-to-use. For example, pocket door mechanisms are built with gas springs, which enable a door to close automatically. The company believes that a feeling of safety and security inside the seating compartment of an aircraft contributes to the passengers’ travel experience.

Since 2003 SACS has offered its customers a unique add-on, by suppling kits - just in time - to their assembly lines. The ram air inlet for the Airbus A319/A320/A321 Single Aisle Program was the first kit SACS supplied in such a set up. One of its main customers (FACC based in Austria) has just extended its existing contract until 2022 because of the importance of having a supplier able to act as an integrator within the supply chain. Rudolf Leitner, the executive purchasing vice president FACC states that “SACS with its ability to deliver hardware kits directly to our assembly lines is a major contributing factor to FACC in reducing cost in its supply chain. Ordering efforts are minimised and the time for receiving parts could be optimised.

Instead of ordering hundreds of different part numbers, only one part number is ordered”.

With expertise in both detail parts and standard hardware, SACS and Boysen has the ability to identify cost savers within existing programs. This service is offered to customers and can be utilised to improve existing recurring cost models by establishing kitting systems.

Supply Chain Management The management of complex supply chains is one of the key factors of success to become and endure as a state of the art aerospace supplier. To ensure that, SACS pays great attention to establishing and monitoring a robust supplier base. Reliability, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING MADE IN GERMANY SACS GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 15 · 72186 · EMPFINGEN · GERMANY Phone +49 7485 97722-100 sales@sacs.aero · www.sacs.aero

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News Boeing to upgrade F-15 fighter

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he Boeing Company is to be awarded a contract by the US Air Force to upgrade and modernise the F-15, one of the country’s most reliable and successful fighter jets.

Boeing was named in a presolicitation notice filed by the Air Force on FedBizOpps. gov, a procurement website used by businesses to submit tenders for government contracts over $25,000.

“The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center intends to award a sole source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract to The Boeing Company for the modernization and sustainment of the F-15 Eagle Weapon System,” the filing says, as reported in the Dayton Business Journal.

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“Contract requirements include modernization efforts such as hardware and software design, development integration, test, sub-system and structural component production, installation of future modernization kits, and enhancements to the F-15 weapon system as well as product support.”

The contract office is housed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the state’s largest single site employer, with more than 26,000 workers. Boeing also has an office in Dayton and spends more than $11 billion with at least 375 suppliers in Ohio, including many in the Dayton area.

UTC Aerospace Landing Systems has 700 employees in Troy, and Boeing also uses Troy-based Dare Electronics

for voltage monitoring devices and sensors.

Centerville-based SelectTech Services provides structural engineering support, while in Middletown, Magellan Aerospace makes exhaust systems for the Boeing 767, access doors for the new KC46 tanker and F-15 engine shrouds.

Among the other local suppliers listed by Boeing are Dayton Aerospace in Beavercreek, Konecranes in Springfield and Esterline Corp in Xenia, as well as Boeing’s top supplier in the 2015 supplier awards, Renegade Materials Corp in Springboro, which supplies composite materials.

As well as the United States, the F-15 is in use in Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.

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news IN BRIEF Lockheed Martin

plans to establish a new R&D facility in Melbourne, Australia, investing an initial $13 million over three years to establish a Science Technology Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaR Lab). Openng in early 2017, the Lab will explore hypersonics, autonomy, robotics and command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

XTI Aircraft selects Honeywell Aerospace engines for TriFan 600 prototype

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Aircraft Company has made a preliminary agreement with the Aerospace division of Honeywell International to supply its HTS900 engine for use in XTI’s first prototype, a two-thirds piloted subscale of the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane. Honeywell will also provide an additional engine for use in XTI’s ground propulsion test system.

XTI announced earlier that it intends to build, test and fly the subscale as its first

prototype or technology demonstrator within two years from now.

XTI will build an operational propulsion jet stand that will house the Honeywell engine, drive train system, fans and flight controls. Once these important milestones are reached, XTI will complete development of the two-thirds piloted flying prototype.

The TriFan 600 is a six-seat aircraft that will have the speed, range and comfort of

a business jet and the ability to take off and land vertically, like a helicopter. Using three ducted fans, the TriFan 600 lifts off vertically and its two wing fans rotate forward for a seamless transition to cruise speed, at 400 miles an hour and a range of up to 1,600 miles.

XTI launched a stock offering in January 2016 under SEC Regulation A+, which is open to all investors around the globe. Shares may be purchased at www. startengine.com/startup/xti.

Raytheon opens new cyber center in Augusta, Georgia

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aytheon Company has opened a new cyber facility in Augusta, Georgia, to deliver a wide range of cybersecurity capabilities to the US Department of Defense, particularly the US Army Cyber Command as it relocates to Fort Gordon.

“Our DoD customers have come to rely on Raytheon to solve their toughest cybersecurity challenges – from cyber hardening to computer network defense and training,” said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon’s Intelligence, Information and Services business.

“Building our presence in Augusta allows

us to strengthen our partnership with the Army’s new Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon.”

With more than three decades of experience in fighting the most serious cyber threats, Raytheon is expanding its reach by bringing its cyber expertise to the Fort Gordon area. The US Army projects it will add 2,600 military, 900 civilian and 200 contractor jobs to Fort Gordon’s workforce by 2019, and boost the post’s student population by about 500 service members annually.

The US Defense

Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded a followon contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide classified network services, support and infrastructure.

The contract has a total potential value of $149 million over a five-year period of performance if all options are exercised.

Boeing has awarded a contract to Bengalurubased CIM Tools Private Limited for the manufacture of over 57,000 complex titanium machined parts, aluminium details and assemblies for Boeing 787 and 737 airplanes. CIM Tools is a micro small to medium enterprise (MSME) in India, where Boeing’s strategy is to develop an indigenous aerospace and defence ecosystem to support the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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Air Canada helps establish centre of excellence for aircraft maintenance in Manitoba Iberia signs up with Sheorey Digital Systems

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ir Canada has signed agreements with three of its business partners to help create a Western Canada Centre of Excellence for aircraft maintenance in the province of Manitoba.

Air Canada and the Government of Manitoba have settled outstanding litigation relating to Air Canada’s maintenance obligations under the Air Canada Public Participation Act. Moreover, Air Canada is supporting the establishment of operations in Manitoba of three of its suppliers and partners with unique expertise and capabilities: • Hope Aero Propeller & Components Inc, which specializes in propellers, wheels, brakes and batteries; • Airbase Services Inc, which specializes in aircraft interior equipment repair and maintenance; and

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panish flag carrier Iberia has chosen Sheorey Digital Systems (SDS) for its Aviation ERP system.

Iberia, a member of International Airlines Group (IAG), has decided to go with ARMS V2 (Aviation Resource Management System) Operations and Crew Management Software, replacing its legacy software applications with a completely integrated state-of-the-art application suite that reduces the

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• Cargojet Airways Ltd, which will establish its own repair and maintenance activities.

Start up for all three is expected to commence in 2017.

“Air Canada is supporting the aviation sector in Manitoba by helping key suppliers establish a Western Canada Centre of Excellence for aircraft maintenance in the province. We are already one of the province’s largest employers, with more than 725 jobs, and we believe we can assist in further strengthening the industry in Manitoba, in cooperation with the provincial government, by leveraging our relationships with valued suppliers and business partners,” said Kevin Howlett, senior vice president, regional markets and government relations at Air Canada.

number of applications in use to just two core applications.

“It is extremely gratifying for ARMS to have been chosen by a pre-eminent European carrier such as Iberia,” said Vivek (Vicky) Sheorey, MD and CEO of SDS. “As Iberia successfully moves ahead with its ‘Plan de Futuro’, we firmly believe that an integrated system like ARMS, with its fundamental premise of bringing

about efficiencyacross the organization by managing disruptions better, will provide a vital impetus to this plan.”

Sheorey Digital Systems is an Indian InfoTech company based in Mumbai, specializing in aviation and information management domains.

Rapidly growing and evolving, ARMS V2 already counts over 50 customers worldwide for its innovative capabilities as an integrated Aviation ERP.

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Bombardier delivers first Challenger 650 aircraft for German customer B

ombardier Business Aircraft has delivered its first Challenger 650 aircraft to be operated from Germany.

In service since 2015, the Challenger 650 jet builds on the legacy of the Bombardier Challenger aircraft series, a mainstay of business aviation for over 30 years, delivering reliability, efficiency and productivity for timepressed executives.

“This first German customer delivery of a Bombardier Challenger 650 jet

confirms the aircraft’s leadership in Western Europe,” said Christophe Degoumois, vice president, sales, Europe, Russia and CIS, Bombardier Business Aircraft.

“The Challenger aircraft series, and the Challenger 650 jet in particular, leads its category in Europe, with a market share of over 40 per cent.

With the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) offered as baseline, its cabin almost six inches wider than the closest competitor, as well as the

latest entertainment and productivity solutions, the Challenger 650 aircraft is the right choice for customers seeking uncompromised performance.”

The Challenger 650 features a completely new and innovative cabin redesign, Bombardier Vision flight deck technology and optimized engine thrust.

This aircraft joins a Bombardier business jet fleet in Europe comprising more than 430 aircraft in service.

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Vector Space Systems successfully completes first sub-orbital launch

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ector Space Systems, a micro satellite space launch company, has successfully launched its P-20 rocket, a sub-scale test vehicle for the Vector 1, in advance of orbital launches in 2018.

The test, conducted in Mojave, California, also carried a customer payload through a partnership with Finnish-based Iceye, which launched a prototype of its micro satellite’s core computing and communications systems to test its electrical and mechanical resilience in a launch environment. The partnership will see Vector conduct 21 launches for Iceye’s commercial SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation over a four-year period.

The launch successfully validated the next development version of Vector’s high performance upper stage engine that runs on the unique propellant combination of liquid oxygen and densified propylene. In particular, the flight demonstrated the ignition and operation of a single-piece injector fabricated using 3D additive manufacturing.

“This successful launch, our very first vehicle launch as Vector Space Systems, not only demonstrates the maturity of our launch technology, flight operations and propulsion systems, but also shows our commitment to supporting new-space startups by including a customer payload in our very first launch,” said Jim Cantrell, CEO and cofounder of Vector Space Systems.

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Developed by Garvey Spacecraft Corporation and acquired by Vector in 2016, the P-20 rocket is a sub-scale test platform for evaluating critical technologies and functions of the operational Vector launch vehicle’s second stage, which is capable of placing 50 kg into a low-Earth orbit.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Iceye is focused on expanding the availability of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. Its first satellite is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2017.

Iceye will develop its satellite constellation in Finland, and launch them into orbit using Vector’s micro satellite launch system at select launch locations, including the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA). This radar satellite constellation will provide day/night allweather imaging of the Earth’s surface, as well as monitoring of Arctic regions in support of safety for the environment and maritime operations.

“Getting your satellite into orbit is one of the biggest challenges for new space companies, but there just isn’t the launch capacity right now,” said Iceye CEO Rafal Modrzewski. “Iceye is excited to work with Vector Space Systems to help pioneer the commercialization of efficient and timely launches for micro satellites.”

The Iceye imaging radar instrument can image through clouds, obscuring weather and darkness, making the system more reliable for operational use than optical camera-based systems.

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Lockheed Martin finalizes SkyFire contract with NASA

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ockheed Martin has signed a contract with NASA to deploy SkyFire, a 6U CubeSat planned to launch to the moon in 2018 with Orion’s Exploration Mission-1.

said John Ringelberg, Lockheed Martin’s SkyFire project manager. “Partnering with NASA for another element of the Orion and Space Launch System EM-1 flight is very exciting.”

“The CubeSat will look for specific lunar characteristics like solar illumination areas,” said James Russell, Lockheed Martin SkyFire principal investigator. “We’ll be able to see new things with sensors that are less costly to make and send to space.”

The moon is the initial proving ground for the new technology. If successful, the infrared system on SkyFire could eventually be used for cost-effective studies of a planet’s resources before humans arrive. This includes analyzing soil conditions, determining ideal landing sites and discovering a

“SkyFire has a chance to make a big impact on future planetary space missions” “SkyFire’s lunar flyby will pioneer brand new infrared technology, enabling scientists to fill strategic gaps in lunar knowledge that have implications for future human space exploration,”

The groundbreaking infrared camera will take high quality images with a lighter, simpler unit. The reduction in mass means lower payload cost and easier maneuverability in space.

planet’s most livable areas.

“For a small CubeSat, SkyFire has a chance to make a big impact on future planetary space missions,” explained Russell. “With less mass and better instruments, we can get closer, explore deeper and learn more about the far reaches of our solar system.”

SkyFire is a public-private partnership between Lockheed Martin and NASA. Lockheed Martin will build the satellite and the newlysigned contract will secure its place on board the EM-1.

NASA will in turn receive data from the mission.

CSRA to explore trust in human-machine interaction CSRA Inc, a provider

of IT solutions and professional services to government organizations, has been awarded a contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in conducting human-centered research and development to improve and protect mission-critical processes

with technology and how their interaction is influenced by trust. The results will have an effect on how technologies and user interfaces should be designed in the future.

“Trust is an important facet of effectively adopting and embracing humanmachine interaction,” said Ken Deutsch, CSRA

and tools used by airmen.

The single-award contract is valued at $7.5 million over a six-year period.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, CSRA will assist AFRL to design and execute research, using both laboratory and field studies, to improve understanding about how humans interact

executive vice president, Defense Group. “We are partnering with the AFRL to go above and beyond traditional research to focus on understanding human-machine trust in key operational Air Force systems, which will lead to the development of design guides and potentially new user interfaces and system designs for our airmen.”

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Cebu Pacific selects Rolls-Royce engines for two new A330 aircraft

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ebu Pacific has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power two new Airbus A330 aircraft. The Philippinesbased airline already operates six of the aircraft, all powered by the Trent 700.

“We have great experience of the Trent 700 in service and we look forward to its continuous delivery of outstanding economics and performance,” said Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO, Cebu Pacific.

“We are honoured that Cebu Pacific has once again selected us to power this important element of its fleet,” said Ewen McDonald, senior vice president, customers – civil aerospace, for Rolls-Royce.

The Trent 700 has won more than 70 per cent of new orders over the last four years and accounts for a similar percentage of future A330 deliveries. More than 1,600 Trent 700s are now in service or on firm order.

Infinite RF Holdings announces merger with L-Com

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nfinite RF Holdings, Inc, an urgent needs supplier of engineeringgrade radio frequency, microwave and millimetrewave components and cable assemblies, is to acquire L-Com, Inc, a manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity solutions with significant custom manufacturing capabilities.

Headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, with global manufacturing, sales and distribution operations, L-Com serves the wireless engineering community with short leadtime design and product solutions. Its comprehensive offering includes cable assemblies, antennas, specialized military/

aeronautics connectivity solutions, electrical connectors and wireless sensors for IOT applications through the branded product lines L-Com, HyperLink, MilesTek, Aiconics and Point Six Wireless.

The addition of L-Com to Infinite’s existing RF component companies, Pasternack Enterprises and Fairview Microwave, creates a combination that provides the engineer-in-need with a broad spectrum of wired and wireless products.

“This merger will not only expand the range of the combined company’s product offering, but will also expand its ability to be responsive to customer requests for on-demand

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custom manufacturing,” said Terry Jarnigan, CEO of Infinite RF (pictured above). “In addition to expanding product categories, L-Com fills a void in the market for quick turn custom manufacturing and fits perfectly with our focus on customers who need technical support and high quality products in a hurry.”

L-Com’s strong presence in China accelerates the establishment of a local Pasternack fulfilment centre to deliver the full impact of its value proposition to the Chinese market and strengthens its brands in the Asia-Pacific region.

Infinite will continue to operate from its headquarters in Irvine, California.

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eb Industries, Inc, a specialist in formatting prepreg composites for aerostructure fabrication, has announced infrastructure additions and storage expansion at its plant outside Atlanta, Georgia.

The largest and most advanced composites formatting facility in the world, Web Atlanta produces precision composite slit tape and ply kits and provides vendor managed inventory services to the aerospace industry’s leading manufacturers and part fabricators.

The additions are the first part of a $12 million, three-year infrastructure investment plan that will increase efficiency and capacity at Web Atlanta and will position the facility to service a projected five-fold growth in aerospace composite formatting business over the next decade.

To meet growing demand for its composite slit tape, Web Atlanta has developed new processes that enable the production of longer slit tape spools with improved slit tape edges and an increased usable life span, all of which offer better manufacturing production rates.

To support the rapidly-growing base of aerospace fabricators in the southeastern

US, Web Atlanta is expanding its automated prepreg cutting and ply kitting operations. Four additional cutting tables will join Web’s existing assets in a customized environment optimized for FOD-free production and offering the region’s aerospace, defense and aviation

“Web Atlanta is the largest and most advanced composites formatting facility in the world” industries a centrally-located, AS9100C certified supplier of custom-tailored composite ply kits.

To handle the projected increase in raw and formatted composites volumes, Web Atlanta has built a new cold storage freezer. This also expands the volume of vendor managed inventory services it can offer, giving aerospace fabricators greater options to contract out their raw material procurement and storage, quality assurance systems, customized ply kit or slit tape formatting, fulfilment and finished goods safety stock.

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CPI Aerostructures expands relationship with Embraer

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PI Aerostructures has been selected by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to supply structural components used in the manufacture of engine pylon fairings for the Embraer E175-E2 aircraft, one of the members of the second generation of its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the E-Jets E2. CPI Aero has received a binding ‘go ahead notice’ for the first shipset to be delivered to Embraer during the first quarter of 2017.

“This contract award for the new E175-E2 builds on our existing, strong relationship with Embraer and is a testament to our performance in delivering engine inlets for its Phenom 300 executive jet since 2012,” said Douglas J. McCrosson, president and

CEO of CPI Aero. “To date we have delivered inlets for more than 300 Phenom 300 executive jets and we look forward to an equally successful relationship on the E175-E2.

“This new award is our first in more than two decades for product on a commercial jet and is in keeping with our strategy to leverage our core technical competencies for military aircraft and apply them to business and commercial jet opportunities,” continued McCrosson, “These technical competencies place us in an excellent position to successfully bid on contracts for other commercial aircraft, including additional work on Embraer’s E-Jets.”

In 2013, Embraer launched the E-Jet E2, comprising three new airplanes — E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2 —

seating from 70 to 130+ passengers.

Since the E-Jets E2s were launched, the program has logged 670 commitments from airlines and leasing companies, consisting of 272 firm orders and 398 options and purchase rights. The E-Jets family of aircraft is the leader in the upto-130-seat aircraft category with more than 50% worldwide market share. The E175-E2 is scheduled for entry into service in 2020.

CPI is a US manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets.

Liberty Hall Capital Partners Acquires ZTM, Inc

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iberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, has acquired ZTM, Inc, a Tier II supplier of large, complex metallic parts and assemblies for the global aerospace industry.

ZTM will be integrated into Accurus Aerospace Corporation, a Tier II supplier of highly engineered

machined parts, kits and assemblies and processing services, focused on the highest value aircraft platforms.

Liberty Hall’s investment partners in Accurus are Hamilton Lane and other leading institutional investors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1989, and owned by Brad Julius, Wichita-based ZTM supplies several of the highest value Boeing commercial aerospace platforms, including the 737 and

787. ZTM’s largest customers are The Boeing Company and Spirit AeroSystems. In addition to expanding Accurus’s content on these key aircraft platforms, ZTM further diversifies Accurus’s customer mix and expands Accurus’s geographic presence in the central US to Wichita, one of the key aerospace supply regions in the United States.

Accurus was formed in November 2013.

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Farnborough feedback

Positive Farnborough reflects strength of global aerospace industry

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ith $124 billion of orders and options for aircraft, engines and supply chain orders confirmed at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the organisers were delighted the event worked so well for its exhibitors.

Day 1 was washed out early due to a heavy rainstorm, but the show still recorded over 73,000 trade visits over the week, with approximately 25% of its visitor base being either CEO or director level and a significant increase in attendance of people directly responsible for procurement. The show also saw a significant increase in Airline presence with many making large order announcements.

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and 177 suppliers over the three day event, which was designed to allow companies of all sizes to form new business relationships with international companies.

Speaking about the figures, Farnborough International Chief Executive, Shaun Ormrod said, “We are delighted that the show has been such a success - the orders announced together with the large number of aircraft coming to Farnborough for the first time is a promising indicator that the industry is in great shape and that Farnborough maintains its crown as the most international airshow on the circuit.

We’ve been focusing on ensuring we get the right audiences; demonstrating that whilst still a global meeting place for the industry, Farnborough is also an important place for the supply chain to get business done.”

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Boeing celebrates centenary at Farnborough

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oeing celebrated 100 years in business on 15 July 2016 at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK, with multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defense platforms, commercial airplanes and services agreements.

“As the birthplace of British aviation, there are few better backdrops to celebrate the accomplishments and wonders of the aerospace industry and mark our centennial than the Farnborough Airshow,” said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. “Throughout the show, we demonstrated and discussed our innovative and cost effective products and services and the tremendous value they provide our commercial and defense customers.

“The British government announced significant orders for Boeing defense equipment. At the same time we committed to doubling Boeing presence in the UK in line with the government’s prosperity agenda and our global growth strategy for our second century.

“On the commercial side of the business, we were pleased at the confidence our customers displayed in our portfolio of airplanes and services with significant orders and other announcements,” Muilenburg said.

Customers announced orders and commitments during the week for a total of 182 Boeing commercial aircraft, valued at $26.8 billion at list prices. Customers also announced commercial services agreements valued at multiple billion dollars over the life of the contracts, including the largest commercial services order in Boeing history.

The UK Ministry of Defence announced a $2.3 billion deal to secure 50 Apache AH-64E helicopters and confirmed the purchase of nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Air Force. Boeing and the British Government announced a long-term partnering initiative to advance growth and prosperity, including 2,000 new Boeing jobs to be created in the UK, the intent to build a new £100 million ($135 million) P-8A Poseidon facility at RAF Lossiemouth, increased Boeing capital investment in the UK and additional bidding opportunities on Boeing programs for UK suppliers.

Boeing revealed its new Current Market Outlook at the show, forecasting a demand for 39,620 new airplanes valued at $5.9 trillion in the next 20 years.

Embraer and Boeing announced a teaming agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft.

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Strata Manufacturing PJSC to manufacture vertical fin for Boeing 787 . . .

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trata Manufacturing PJSC, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturer owned by Mubadala Development Company, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Boeing to manufacture vertical fins for the 787 Dreamliner family.

The agreement, announced at the Farnborough Air Show, further expands the organisation’s role as a direct supplier of primary aerostructure components to Boeing Commercial Airplanes programs. Strata will manufacture the composite vertical fin at the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. “The announcement is a reflection of the longstanding relationship between Strata and Boeing, and is testament to the trust that one of the world’s largest aerospace companies has placed in its partnership with Strata,” said CEO Badr Al Olama. “The expansion of our relationship with Boeing further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to develop a global aerospace manufacturing hub in Nibras – the Al Ain Aerospace Park.”

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Strata also picked up two contracts from Airbus at the 50th International Farnborough Airshow.

The deals, valued at more than US $1 billion combined, will see Strata provide the Airbus A320 horizontal tail plane and A350-900

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The award is the latest in a series of agreements signed by Boeing and Mubadala since 2009 that advances the mutually beneficial collaboration between both parties. “For nearly a decade, Boeing and Mubadala have worked closely to expand the global supply of aerospace composites and meet Boeing requirements for

“Strata is Boeing’s first direct composites supplier in the Arab world” quality and affordability. We’re proud to award this important work package for the Dreamliner to Strata,” said Ray Conner, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Strata is already Boeing’s first direct composites supplier in the Arab world and is currently delivering 777 empennage ribs and 787 vertical fin ribs. inboard flaps. Inboard flaps are mounted on the trailing edge of the wing to increase the surface during takeoff and landing, and improve stability during flight.

The components will also be manufactured and assembled in the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park in Abu Dhabi.

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Mahindra Aerostructures to make airframe parts for Airbus Helicopters

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ahindra Aerostructures has become the first Indian company to receive a direct manufacturing contract from Airbus Helicopters as a Tier 1 supplier.

It was announced at Farnborough that Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures to make airframe parts for the AS565 MBe Panther. The parts will be produced at the Mahindra facility in Bengaluru and will be shipped directly to the Airbus Helicopter production line in Marignane, France, where they will be integrated with the rest of the airframe assembly.

“We believe this manufacturing relationship will allow us to demonstrate the quality and competitiveness of Mahindra Aerostructures to Airbus Helicopters,” said Arvind Mehra, executive director & CEO, Mahindra Aerospace. “We are already committed to become a trusted partner and supplier

to the Airbus Group for airframe parts and assemblies.

This contract with Airbus Helicopters signals our further commitment to work with them to develop a robust Indian ecosystem for both design and build capabilities in aerospace.”

In a previous announcement, Airbus Helicopters and Mahindra Defence said they were in the process of forming a joint venture to target India’s military helicopter programmes such as the Naval Utility Helicopter, the Naval MultiRole Helicopter and the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter. The AS565 MBe Panther is competing for the Naval Utility Helicopter programme. If the Indian Government selects the Panther, Airbus Helicopters will establish India as a global hub for Panther production in partnership with Mahindra Defence.

farnborough Highlights of the week • • • • • •

US$124 billion of orders and options announced 1500 exhibitors from 52 countries 73,000 trade visits over five days 98 military delegations from 66 countries 29 civil and commercial delegations from 22 countries 110 aircraft participated in flying and static display

Aircraft making their Farnborough debut in 2016:

F35 Lightning II Boeing 737 Max Bombardier C Series Embraer E190-E2 Embraer KC 390

Embraer Legacy 500 Antonov AN-178 HondaJet Diamond Dart-450 Gulfstream G500

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Lockheed Martin Engineering a better tomorrow

Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, two distinguished companies with origins over 100 years ago, combined in March 1995 in “a merger of equals” to form Lockheed Martin, now one of the world’s major aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies companies.

Its list of legendary products includes the C-130 Hercules (Lockheed) and the Viking 1 and 2 Mars landing craft (Martin Marietta)

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eadquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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Lockheed Martin Both companies contributed legendary products to the new portfolio. Lockheed products included the Trident missile, P-3 Orion, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, C-130 Hercules, A-4AR Fightinghawk and the DSCS-3 satellite. Martin Marietta products included Titan rockets, Space Shuttle External Tank, Viking 1 and Viking 2 landers, and various satellite models.

With approximately 98,000 employees worldwide, the majority of Lockheed Martin’s business is with the US Department of Defense and US federal government agencies.

Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin company) provides military and rotary-wing aircraft to all five branches of the US armed forces along with military services and commercial operation in 40 countries. The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin’s business comprises international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Lockheed Martin’s operating units are organized into broad business areas.

Aeronautics

With approximately $15.5 billion in 2015 sales, the Aeronautics division incudes tactical aircraft, airlift, and aeronautical research and development lines of business. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, home of the world renowned SkunkWorks, delivers breakthrough capabilities and landmark aircraft that continually redefine flight. This has been designing, building and sustaining the finest military aircraft in the world for more than 100 years.

Missiles and Fire Control

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) division is a recognized designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the US and allied militaries. MFC develops, manufactures and supports advanced combat, missile, rocket, manned and unmanned systems for military customers that include the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA and dozens of foreign

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allies. MFC also offers a wide range of products and services for the global civil nuclear power industry and the military’s green power initiatives. This division offers the vital capabilities needed to provide both war-fighting and civilian customers the products and services they need in their defining moments.

Mission Systems and Training

Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Training (MST) division provides surface, air and undersea applications for US military and international customers. The same expertise provided for military customers is being applied to increase the capabilities of US and international civilian agencies. Lockheed Martin’s vision for MST is to set performance standards to serve its customers every day with the best people, best systems, and best services.

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A SUBSTANTIAL PORTFOLIO OF AIRCRAFT Space Systems

Space is a demanding environment but with systems built by Lockheed Martin, space is where they believe the future takes flight, through partnerships that raise global communications, weather forecasting, space exploration and national security to new levels. Delivering vital space capabilities is all a question of how - and it is the how that makes all the difference.

Lockheed Martin’s aircraft leadership is earned through relentless research and development of high-performance combat, air mobility and reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. It provides world-class training, focused logistics support and advanced targeting and navigation technologies

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to enable the right people with the right skills to be in the right place at the right time with the right information and the right munitions to accomplish their missions. As a premier systems integrator, Lockheed Martin puts it all together to create an integrated system of systems where the value of the whole is greater than sum of its parts.

A-10 Thunderbolt II

“The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin-led A-10 Prime Team have worked closely to significantly digitize the A-10A Thunderbolt II close air support fighter”

The A-10 is one of Lockheed Martin’s most utilised aircraft.

Since 1997, the US Air Force and Lockheed Martin-led A-10 Prime Team have worked closely to significantly digitize the A-10A Thunderbolt II close air support fighter to its A-10C configuration, enabling employment of new GPS and inertiallyguided munitions, fingertip control of aircraft avionics and integration of Litening and Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods through a program called Precision Engagement (PE).

The improvements automate many functions (navigation, weapons employment and communications) previously performed manually by the pilot, while also providing enhanced situational awareness and the ability to deliver precision-guided air-to-ground weapons. The upcoming addition of a helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS) in Suite 7 will allow for even greater efficiencies in targeting and situational awareness. The most extensive upgrade in the A-10’s celebrated 35-year history, Precision Engagement combined multiple upgrades into a single contract award. Established with Lockheed Martin in 2001, the government-industry partnership has enabled the modifications to be completed earlier than planned and at lower cost.

Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA)

The United States Air Force Research Laboratory selected the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to build an X-Plane with new

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“Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, home of the world renowned SkunkWorks, delivers breakthrough capabilities and landmark aircraft that continually redefine flight”

The Skunk Works SR-72 design – a hypersonic aircraft developed to execute Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and strike missions at speeds up to Mach 6.

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materials and structural concepts that could forever change the way we envision and fly aircraft.

Under the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) program, Lockheed Martin designed, developed and manufactured a technology demonstration aircraft that featured advanced structural concepts and manufacturing techniques integrated with an advanced aerodynamic design.

The purpose was to demonstrate the application of structural design and manufacturing technologies to significantly reduce the structural weight and cost of future military transport type aircraft. Phase I, II and III were completed with 15 successful flights of ACCA in 2009-2010. The use of composites in aircraft manufacturing will mean lighter, less expensive and more durable aircraft that are also easier to maintain. For example, the manufacturing process will require far fewer parts and will dramatically reduce corrosion and metal fatigue issues. ACCA was the first of several steps intended to advance the readiness

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of multiple technologies needed for the next generation of theatre airlift aircraft.

ARES

Difficult terrain and the threat of ambushes and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can make ground-based transportation to and from the frontline a dangerous challenge.

While helicopters can easily bypass those problems, they often present logistical challenges of their own and can subject flight crews to different types of threats. Additionally, they are expensive to operate and the supply of available helicopters cannot always meet the demand for their diverse operational services.

To help overcome these challenges, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) unveiled the Transformer (TX) program in 2009. Transformer aimed to develop and demonstrate a prototype system that could provide flexible,

Lockheed Martin terrain-independent transportation for logistics, personnel transport and tactical support missions for small ground units.

In 2013, DARPA selected the Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) design concept to move forward.

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is leading a team with Piasecki Aircraft to develop the next generation of compact, high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) delivery systems under the ARES program. ARES VTOL flight module is designed to operate as an unmanned platform capable of transporting a variety of payloads. The flight module has its own power system, fuel, digital flight controls and remote command-and-control interfaces. Twin tilting ducted fans would provide efficient hovering and landing capabilities in a compact configuration, with rapid conversion to high-speed cruise flight. It is envisioned that the flight module would travel between its home base and field operations to deliver and retrieve several different types of detachable mission modules, each designed for a specific purpose.

Example modules include: Cargo resupply, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).

C-130J Super Hercules

The C-130J Super Hercules offers superior performance and new capabilities, with the range and flexibility for every theater of operations and evolving requirements. This rugged aircraft is regularly sent on missions in the harshest environments, and is often the first aircraft to touch down, usually on austere landing strips before any other transport to provide humanitarian relief after natural disasters. With more than 1.2 million hours of flying combat, humanitarian, special operations, aerial refueling, firefighting, and search and rescue missions around the world, the C-130J is the world’s most advanced tactical airlifter.

Designed and developed with mission flexibility in mind, the C-130J has a unique mix of agility and performance to complete any mission, anytime, anywhere. The C-130J airframe has proven it’s reliable, efficient and highly operational in harsh environments and combat theatres like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Among its missions, the C-130J also counts capabilities as diverse as special ops, aerial refueling, close air support, search and rescue and personal recovery. The focus on flexibility and multi-role, multi-mission capabilities can be traced back to the original C-130A, which was designed in response to a need for US forces to tactically resupply troops on the front lines.

F-2

The F-2 Support Fighter is a multirole, single-engine fighter aircraft produced for the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF).

It was jointly developed and is now being jointly produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI, Japan’s prime contractor), Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (principal US subcontractor to MHI), and other Japanese and US industries.

Based on the design of the Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, the F-2 was designed to meet the unique requirements of the JASDF. Although capable of both air-to-air and air-to-surface roles, the F-2 emphasizes the air-to-surface role because its primary mission is protection of Japan’s sea lanes. The F-2 has a wing area that is enlarged approximately 25 percent over the F-16 wing area. The larger wing allows more internal fuel storage and two more weapon store stations than the F-16. Japan elected to fabricate the wing substructure using graphite epoxy and by applying state-of-the-art cocured composite technology to maximize the strength while

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minimizing the weight. In addition to the larger wing area, the F-2 fuselage is approximately 17 inches longer than that of the F-16. The horizontal tails are also larger.

F-16 Fighting Falcon

The Lockheed Martin F-16V configuration provides relevant combat capabilities in a scalable and affordable package. The core of the F-16V configuration is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-theshelf (COTS)-based avionics subsystem, a large-format, highresolution display and a high-volume, high-speed data bus.

F-22 Raptor

The F-22 Raptor defines air dominance. The 5th generation F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it the best air dominance fighter in the world. The F-22 has demonstrated

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precision attack capabilities, defeating both air- and groundbased threats with unparalleled lethality and survivability. Its ability to collect and share tactical information with friendly assets enables US and allied forces to engage targets with unmatched battlespace awareness. The Raptor makes other coalition aircraft more survivable.

Lockheed Martin and the F-22 Team are committed to total support for the F-22 by providing higher readiness rates, faster response and lower life-cycle cost to its US Air Force customer. This is achieved by ‘Follow-on Agile Sustainment’, a comprehensive weapons management program and an awardwinning performance-based logistics contract, which provides a highly integrated F-22 support system.

The F-22 program was awarded the Air Force Association’s 2015 John R. Alison Award for outstanding contributions by industrial leadership to national defense. Although the F-22 is the world’s most dominant fighter, potential adversaries continue to develop capabilities intended to challenge the

Lockheed Martin ability of US and allied air forces to gain and maintain air superiority. With that in mind, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to working with the US Air Force on a robust F-22 combat enhancement program to bolster the Raptor’s asymmetric advantage over current and potential adversaries. The capabilities of the F-22 Raptor remain essential to deter and defeat threats and ensure regional and global security well into the future.

F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th Generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. Three variants of the F-35 – the F-35A CTOL, F-35B STOVL and the F-35C CV - will replace legacy fighters for the US Air Force, the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, and 10 other countries around the world.

P-3 Orion

With more than 400 aircraft worldwide flown by 21 operators in 17 countries, the P-3 remains a relied-upon asset today.

Time and time again, the P-3 proves that it is remarkably well adapted for maritime patrol and support. Uniquely suited as the world’s premier multi-mission maritime long-endurance aircraft, the P-3 performs air, surface and subsurface patrol and reconnaissance tasks over extended periods and far from support facilities. Recently, the P-3 provided support for Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, Hurricane Katrina, Operation Atlanta in the Gulf of Aden, and the BP Horizon oil-rig disaster in the US. No other aircraft is better suited for these missions, and Lockheed Martin’s P-3 Mid-Life Upgrade Program will help ensure the P-3 is mission ready for decades to come.

The P-3 has continuously evolved over its career to change the way battlefield operations are conducted. It can be outfitted with a variety of sophisticated detection equipment to improve operations on all missions, including infrared and longrange electro-optical cameras, plus special imaging radar that allow P-3s to monitor activity from a comfortable distance.

Four powerful Allison T56-A-14 engines, and its ability to stay aloft for extremely long periods, support high-altitude reconnaissance and low-altitude pursuits and a large internal weapons bay and ten external weapons hardpoints that enable the P-3 to carry a variety of weapons.

Black Hawk Helicopter

The renowned Black Hawk multirole helicopter serves with the US military and the armed forces of 26 other countries worldwide as a tough, reliable utility helicopter. During the last 35 years, this remarkable aircraft has fought its way in and out of countless combat zones to deliver and extract troops, save lives as a MEDEVAC or casualty evacuation platform, provide critical supplies to troops, deliver emergency supplies during natural disasters, and perform as an aerial firefighter and border patroller.

Now the modern variant of this utility aircraft is taking on a new mission set — as an armed helicopter to provide fire suppression when supporting ground troops, as well as armed escort. With digital avionics, powerful GE engines, high strength airframe structures and composite wide chord rotor blades, today’s Black Hawk platform has better survivability and situational awareness, and can fly higher and carry more than its predecessors ever did. More than 3,000 Black Hawk aircraft of all types are in service worldwide today.

“The 5th generation F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it the best air dominance fighter in the world”

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K-MAX

Lockheed Martin Corporation and Kaman Aerospace Corporation have successfully transformed Kaman’s proven K-MAX power lift helicopter into an unmanned aerial system (UAS) capable of autonomous or remote controlled operations. Its mission: battlefield cargo re-supply. As a UAS, the unmanned K-MAX can lift and deliver a full 6,000 lb of cargo at sea level, or more than 4,000 lb at 15,000 ft density altitude. And it does so with autonomous flight capability.

Flight autonomy allows the UAS to safely deliver sling loads to multiple, beyond line-of-sight drop zones, and return to home base — all during a single flight and with minimal ground operator oversight.

Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter

The CH-53K model is well on its way to becoming the world’s premier heavy lift helicopter, leveraging the accumulated lessons learned over 50 years of manufacturing and operational

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success with its CH-53A, CH-53D/G, and CH-53E predecessors. Built to thrive in the modern battlefield, the extremely capable CH-53K aircraft is designed to be intelligent, reliable, low maintenance and survivable across the full spectrum of operating conditions. Expeditionary in nature, the CH-53K aircraft is designed to be fully shipboard compatible and capable of operating from austere and remote forward operating bases. The CH-53K helicopter is the Marine Corps’ critical land and sea based logistics connector.

MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter

Operational and deployed today with the US Navy as the primary anti-submarine warfare anti-surface weapon system for open ocean and littoral zones, the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter.

It is the most capable naval helicopter available today designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers.

Lockheed Martin S-76D

The S-76D helicopter is equipped with modern technology and builds upon the safety, reliability and efficiency established by a long legacy of the S-76 family of aircraft. Sikorsky has delivered more than 850 S-76 helicopters to customers globally since 1979, contributing daily to nearly seven million flight hours.

The S-76D features Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines, the TopDeck cockpit developed by Thales and new composite main and tail rotor blades. These technologies, along with the aircraft’s performance, give the operator the best-inclass option in today’s under-12,500 pound helicopter class. It is used in various roles from search and recue and offshore oil and gas, to executive travel.

Sikorsky S-92

The S-92 helicopter has become the industry’s standard with a best-in-class safety record and availability rate. With more than one million fleet flight hours of service, and an accident rate less than 1/10 the US civil multi-turbine engine helicopter accident rate, Sikorsky believes that the S-92 helicopter sets the industry standard for safety. The S-92 was certified to FAA/ EASA harmonized Part 29 requirements, as amended through Amendment 47. It led the way by being the first aircraft certified to this rigorous standard and by meeting or exceeding oil and gas industry requirements. The S-92 incorporates state-of-the-art technology such as active vibration control, composite blades, and a long list of advanced safety features.

The helicopter’s advanced HUMS sets a new level of reliability and enables cutting-edge fleet management services.

Sikorsky S-97 Raider

Imagine a next-generation multi-mission helicopter platform so advanced that it can reach speeds of more than 220 knots, operating at 10,000 feet in 95° F of heat. The Sikorsky S-97 Raider helicopter is poised to realize this vision and revolutionize next-generation military aviation. The S-97 Raider aircraft’s capabilities will meet both conventional US Army and Special Operations future requirements in a variety of combat roles. Additionally, potential applications for US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps services are being explored. Sikorsky Aircraft has invested in X2 technology to illustrate its commitment to developing future capabilities that are achievable and affordable. X2 technology is scalable to a variety of military missions including light assault, light attack, armed reconnaissance, close-air support, combat search and rescue, and unmanned applications.

Like the X2 Technology Demonstrator that unofficially broke the helicopter speed record in 2010, the S-97 Raider helicopter will feature twin coaxial counter-rotating main rotors (in place of one main rotor and a tail rotor) and a pusher propeller. For the armed reconnaissance mission, the S-97 Raider helicopter will have space aft of the cockpit for armament and auxiliary fuel. In an assault configuration, the cabin will afford space to accommodate up to six troops.

In addition to flying at nearly twice the speed of a conventional helicopter, the S-97 Raider helicopter will incorporate other key performance parameters critical to combat operations — increased maneuverability, greater endurance, and the ability to operate at high altitudes. Compared with other light military helicopters, the S-97 Raider helicopter is expected to significantly reduce turning radius and acoustic noise signature, while significantly increasing the aircraft’s payload, flight endurance and hot and high hover capability.

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C-5 Galaxy

Modernization of the C-5 provides greatly improved reliability, efficiency, maintainability and availability, while ensuring this critical national strategic airlift resource continues serving the warfighter well into the 21st century. Since its inception, the C-5 has been a critical instrument of national policy.

From the defense of Israel in the Yom Kippur war, to the air bridge supporting coalition forces in Desert Storm, the C-5 delivers unmatched capability to carry enormous loads over global distances. In deployed airlift operations, the C-5M is demonstrating a new era of highly capable, reliable and affordable airlift. With departure reliability rates greater than 90 percent and payload increases of 20 percent over legacy C-5s, the Super Galaxy is delivering more to the warfighter on every mission. With a substantial improvement in unrefueled range, the C-5M is overflying traditional en-route fuel stops, enabling a reduction in fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent.

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LM-100J

Currently under production, Lockheed Martin’s LM-100J is a derivative of a C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which is currently the airlifter of choice with 16 nations throughout the world.

Through select design changes the LM-100J can perform as a civil multi-purpose air freighter, capable of rapid and efficient cargo transport.

The LM-100J is an efficient and ideal airlift solution when delivering bulk and oversize cargo, particularly to austere locations worldwide. The LM-100J incorporates technological developments and improvements over the existing L-100s at a competitive price that results from years of C-130J operational experience, including more than 1.2 million fleet wide flight hours. The result of this experience and advancement translates to an aircraft that delivers reliable service in a versatile airframe for decades to come.

The first LM-100J commenced production in April 2016. Wing production has been taking place in Marietta, Georgia, which is

Lockheed Martin home to the C-130J Super Hercules final assembly line. Other structural parts are in production at Lockheed Martin facilities in Meridian, Mississippi and Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Recent production accomplishments include delivery of the empennage, manufactured by the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd. (TLMAL) joint venture in India; commencement of cabtop construction; and the arrival of the LM-100J’s cargo deck, manufactured at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The first LM-100J will progress through final production phases over the next few months, with an anticipated first flight in the first half of 2017.

T-50A for Advanced Pilot Training

The T-50A is purpose-built around 5th Generation thinking.

The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II have advanced capabilities that have never been available before. Advanced pilot training is the key to taking advantage of them. There is no more effective or affordable way than the T-50A to train the next generation of pilots to fly, fight and win. The T-50A delivers the fighter-like performance and capabilities needed to eliminate 5th Generation training gaps and inefficiencies.

The T-50A builds on the proven heritage of the T-50. There are more than 100 T-50s flying today—100,000 flight hours and counting—and the airframe has already trained more than 1,000 pilots.

Lockheed Martin recently opened its Advanced Pilot Training facility in Greenville, South Carolina with a celebration and traditional ribbon cutting event. The newly refurbished building will house the Ground Based Training System, as well as the tooling and manufacturing equipment to complete final assembly and flight operations for the T-50A trainer aircraft. The T-50A was developed jointly by Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries. The accompanying T-50A Ground-Based Training System features innovative technologies that deliver an immersive, synchronized groundbased training platform.

Lockheed Martin completed the initial flight test of its first T-50A configured aircraft on June 2, 2016 and the initial flight of its second T-50A configured aircraft on July 26.

U-2 Dragon Lady

The U-2S is the most capable and reliable high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform flying today – manned or unmanned. While early models of the U-2 began service in the mid-1950s, production of today’s U-2S fleet was completed in the late 1980s, and is capable of delivering unparalleled performance beyond 2050 as the next generation of an American icon.

Over the last 10 years, the U-2S has undergone a complete technology rebuild, further improving its performance and mission capability. The U-2S is reliable, responsive and survivable, delivering an average 97 percent mission success rate; open architecture and modular payload capabilities, enabling new or unique sensors without customizing the aircraft or removing it from the fleet; and, the ability for field commanders to readily tailor sensors to the mission.

The U-2S can dynamically task sensors within seconds to collect on emergent, time-critical targets, and supports global security requirements in all weather conditions – day or night.

Additionally, a highly capable defensive suite enables the aircraft to survive sneak attacks and remain engaged during rapidly escalating hostilities or continue its mission during times when the presence of a threat is known or suspected, but not yet located.

“The U-2S is the most capable and reliable high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform flying today – manned or unmanned”

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The moon shines bright above the C-5A Galaxy in Palmdale, California. This C-5 is undergoing maintenance repairs at the Lockheed Martin Facility and is assigned to the Air National Guard at Stewart ANGB, N.Y.

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Lighter-Than-Air Vehicles

Lockheed Martin delivered its first Lighter-Than-Air-based persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems to the US Navy more than 75 years ago. This enduring legacy of Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) innovation, engineering and production has resulted in more than 300 airships and thousands of aerostats in support of military operations worldwide. The Lockheed Martin LTA product line includes the US Army’s Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS), the US Air Force’s Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) and the US Army’s unmanned High Altitude Airship (HAA) currently in development. Based in Akron, Ohio, Lockheed Martin’s LTA ISR systems utilize a comprehensive system and subsystem testing facility, which features a dedicated LTA System Integration Lab, expansive facilities for production, system assembly, integration and final flight certification at the Akron Airdock.

The Lockheed Martin High Altitude Airship, an untethered, unmanned LTA vehicle, will operate above the jet stream in a

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geostationary position to deliver persistent station keeping as a surveillance platform, telecommunications relay or weather observer. The HAA also provides the warfighter affordable, ever-present ISR and rapid communications connectivity over the entire battle space. The technology is available now and ready for integration and flight test.

Lockheed Martin offers a full line of aerostat systems for domestic and international markets at envelope volumes ranging from 8K through 660K (660K= 660,000 cubic feet).

The larger the aerostat, the greater the payload it can lift, and/ or the higher the altitude at which it can operate. Aerostat systems are typically configured with a radar and/or electrooptical sensor to provide persistent, low-cost, wide-area surveillance. Additional payloads concurrently carried aloft by aerostats could include communications suites and other surveillance assets. Aerostat systems operate either as standalone sentries or as fully integrated nodes in C4I networks.

The 420K model, equipped with a Lockheed Martin L-88 radar, is the baseline system for the US Air Force’s southern border Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS); the Army’s

Lockheed Martin of STEM-focused careers in space exploration, compare and contrast differences between life in space and on Earth, and illustrate the challenges of a future Mars mission. The program also features these upcoming engaging opportunities: •

GENERATION BEYOND STUDENT VIDEO CHALLENGE: Students will create a short one-to-twominute video explaining how they would design the habitation module for the first crew to Mars. Students can enter individually or in a group of up to four members from now until December 15, 2016. A grand prize winning team or individual winner will win a $10,000 cash prize.

Second place will receive $5,000; third place will receive $2,500.

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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP, SPACE WEEK: During Space Week, which runs October 4 - 8, classrooms worldwide can participate in a virtual fieldtrip live from the Lockheed Martin Spacecraft Operations Simulation Center in Littleton, Colorado. Students will virtually meet Lockheed Martin experts, discuss their career paths and deep space exploration experiences. Attendees will learn how space flight leads to innovation here on Earth.

In addition to the online curriculum, the Generation Beyond program includes the Mars Experience Bus, which takes students on a mobile virtual reality trip to the surface of Mars.

The program also features the Hello Mars app, which allows users to check the weather on Mars in real-time.

Lockheed Martin in figures

Missiles and Fire Control achieved approximately $6.8 billion in sales in 2015, with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System and PAC-3 missiles among its high-profile programs.

Mission Systems and Training returned approximately $9.1 billion in 2015 sales, including Sikorsky military and commercial helicopters, naval systems, platform integration, simulation and training and energy programs.

Space Systems earned approximately $9.1 billion in 2015 sales, which includes space launch, commercial satellites, government satellites and strategic missiles lines of business.

Total sales across the business were $46.1 billion in 2015.

Lockheed Martin’s journey to global military aircraft dominance has been a long one. Over one hundred years ago Glenn L. Martin established the Glenn L. Martin Company in Los Angeles, California. He started the company after building his first plane in a rented church, where he took a leap of faith on his risky but innovative new aircraft design at the urging of Orville Wright.

Four months later and four hundred miles away, Allan and Malcolm Lockheed founded the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company, later renamed the Lockheed Aircraft Company.

Talented mechanics, they set up shop out of a garage, constructing seaplanes that would shatter speed and distance records for overwater flights. A church and a garage were humble beginnings. But these were also men of unrelenting vision and unwavering purpose. The gift that Martin and the Lockheed brothers shared was a unique ability to look past the obstacles of today to the promise of a brighter tomorrow - and they knew that innovation, performance and purpose were the keys to accelerating that.

Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan is based on Lockheed Martin’s 74K model.

Future Generations

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Discovery Education to launch the next phase of Generation Beyond, an initiative to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to prepare today’s middle school students nationwide for deep space exploration. Lockheed Martin has supported every NASA mission to Mars over the last four decades and is currently developing technologies like the Orion spacecraft to help NASA send humans to deep space destinations like Mars in the 2030s. Generation Beyond brings the science of space into homes and classrooms across America to engage students in grades 6-8 and help them prepare to make these missions a reality and pursue STEM careers.

The program, available at no cost, includes an online curriculum for teachers and families, with standards-based, digital resources such as lesson plans, educator guides and family activities. These resources will introduce a wide variety

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