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CONTINUING SUCCESS AIRBUS
Airbus substantially reduced the level of risk on its major
new programmes. Agreement was reached with the seven
European launch customer nations of the A400M aircraft
to amend the original contract in line with the programme’s
technical complexity. In the A380 programme, Airbus
delivered 18aircraft, compared to ten in 2009, confirming
that industrial processes have stabilised. Furthermore,
manufacturing began on the first A350 XWB components
and sub-assemblies at section level. Airbus anticipates
starting deliveries in the second half of 2013. The time
schedule is challenging due to the advanced technological
complexity of the programme.
A320neo
Airbus launched the A320neo (new engine option)
derivative of its popular single-aisle Family, which will
use the most efficient engine technology now available.
Entering into service in 2015, the aircraft will burn up to
15% less fuel than today’s A320 Family, which translates
into a saving of up to 3,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions per
aircraft each year. Virgin America became a first customer
with a firm order for 30 A320neo in December 2010.
Increased production
Meanwhile, to accommodate increased production rates
for both A320 and A330 aircraft, Airbus recruited 2,200
new employees during the year 2010. In 2011, Airbus plans
to hire up to 3,000 people, as production rates increase
further and new programmes move into series production.
Biofuel flights
Airbus together with the Latin American TAM Airlines
conducted the first Jatropha-based biofuel flight in Latin
America, using an Airbus A320. Airbus will also support
the world’s first scheduled daily biofuel flights, which are
due to start in Germany in 2011.
Improved competitiveness
Airbus has increased competitiveness due to the
Power8 programme, which significantly over-achieved
its final target of €2.1 billion in gross annual savings
against the projected cost base by the end of 2010.
Airbus is maintaining the momentum created with
Power8 Plus which is an EADS-wide cost-savings
programme.
A320neo