Airbus is a leading commercial aircraft manufacturer. Its customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency consistently win it 40 – 60% of all orders for aircraft of 100 seats or more.
The new A380 double-decker is the most spacious and efficient aircraft flying today. It has 525 seats and allows airlines to offer customers an unrivalled level of comfort. Conceived to bring airlines specific economic and environmental benefits, it increases capacity on long haul routes where landing slots are limited and lowers costs per passenger. The A380 is the only passenger aircraft of this size.
With more than 5,800 A320 aircraft ordered, this single-aisle plane continued to be the best selling Family of commercial jets ever. The A320 Family responds to airlines’ needs for optimised cabin layouts, better baggage and cargo handling, maximum operational flexibility on short- and medium-haul routes and lower operating costs.
The A350 XWB (extra wide body) is Airbus’ newest aircraft and its response to demand for a medium-capacity, long-range, wide-body Family. With a fuselage made largely of carbon fibre, its low weight meets the challenges of high fuel prices and environmental concerns. The wide-body gives passengers greater comfort on long journeys. Launched in 2006, the A350 XWB is still in development with the first delivery scheduled for 2013.
The A330/A340 Family has the versatility for either regional routes or long-range flights. One basic airframe is available in six different configurations, powered by two or four engines. The twin-engine A330 is designed to generate maximum revenue and low operating costs on regional and extended-range routes while the four-engine A340 provides flexibility on the most demanding long-range and ultra-long-range flights.
Airbus Military designs, manufactures and sells special mission aircraft for specialised military and security tasks such as in-flight refuelling capabilities or maritime surveillance. Products include heavy, medium and light transports, as well as the Airbus based tankers, which leverage all the efficiencies of Airbus commercial aircraft.
The A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Transport Tanker) is the world’s leading air-to-air refuelling aircraft with a huge basic fuel capacity. It has been selected by air forces in the United States (with Northrop Grumman as prime contractor), Australia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. Fuel is passed through an innovative fly-by-wire refuelling boom that delivers a larger refuelling envelope and better control than other systems. The aircraft is a derivative of the successful Airbus A330/A340 Family. The A330 MRTT had its first flight in June 2007.
The A400M is designed to replace ageing fleets of heavy transport aircraft in service with air forces around the world. It has more than twice the payload and volume of the aircraft it is intended to replace.
The EADS CASA CN-235 and C-295 are medium-weight, twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft capable of operating from short and unpaved runways. They are world leaders in their category, serving air forces all over the world.
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