Ariane 5 bulkhead design assessed for Airbus airliners
An adapted version of a composite bulkhead that safeguards satellites during their ascent on the ESA-developed Ariane 5 launch vehicle has been tested for service aboard single aisle Airbus aircraft. Fitted in the rear tail cone, it would serve as a firewall to protect passengers in the event of the rear auxiliary power unit engine Read More
SpaceX last night launch – first for 2021
SpaceX has the last launch in 2020 and now has the first launch in 2021 from Cape Canaveral on January 7th at 9:15 PM EST or 2:15 UTC from launch complex 40 successfully deploying the Turkish communication satellite Turksat 5A built by Airbus! This was also the first launch worldwide in 2021. The launch was Read More
Lufthansa expands A380 fleet in Munich
• Two additional Airbus A380 aircraft to be stationed in Munich as of Summer 2020 • From Munich, Lufthansa will operate to Boston with the A380 for the first time and San Francisco will offered year round with the double decker Starting in Summer 2020, Lufthansa will be taking off from Munich with two additional Read More
Euramec develops Airbus A320 Flight Simulator with newly-recycled A320 Cockpit…
…to support global demand for qualified pilots Euramec, the European flight simulation manufacturer, today announced the development of their Airbus A320 Flight Simulator Series with an innovative Second Lifecycle Design. Using newly-recycled A320 cockpit sections, Euramec will offer its signature high ROI flight training solutions on a meticulously detailed cockpit design for the commercial aviation Read More
Williams Advanced Engineering and Airbus Collaborate on Technology Innovation
Williams Advanced Engineering and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to bring Formula One-inspired technology and innovation to aerospace and share in the wealth of experience at Airbus. The collaboration will focus on the ways in which ultra-lightweight materials, battery technologies and electrical cell chemistries can be integrated on Airbus’ Read More