FAST47_COUV.qxp:couvFAST41 rectoverso 06/01/11 11:36 Page 2 JANUARY 2011 FLIGHT AIRWORTHINESS SUPPORT 47 TECHNOLOGY FAST AIRBUS TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FAST 47 FAST FAST47_COUV.qxp:couvFAST41 rectoverso 20/12/10 11:15 Page 3 Customer Services events Just happened Material, Logistics, Suppliers & Warranty sym- posium This event was held in October 2010, gathering impact of such services on the aircraft residual 97 customers and 39 suppliers in Paris, France. value. A very productive lessors’ caucus Various presentations, live demos and inter- emphasized our ability to react quickly to active sessions highlighted the latest innovative lessors’ queries and specific requirements. developments and initiatives in the material, Finally, a satis faction questionnaire showed logistics, suppliers and warranty fields. A very that lessors were very satisfied with Airbus’ customer support and by its special active exchange of views took place during the consideration for leasing companies. 12 interactive sessions and caucus discussions on different material management topics. Coming soon Together, the attendees had the opportunity to shape the future requirements and business Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) forum models in the material, logistics, suppliers and The next Airbus Corporate Jet forum will be held in Hong Kong, China, from 29 to 31 warranty domains. March 2011. The invitations and programmes A380 symposium will be sent at the beginning of 2011. This symposium took place in Singapore, in November, and featured an airline caucus Performance and Operations conference where the operators were able to provide The 17th Performance and Operations conference detailed feedback on their A380 operational will take place in Dubai, from 9 to 13 May 2011. experience and expectations, for a review by Organized by Airbus Flight Operations Support Airbus and the suppliers. and Services since 1980, this biennial event Airbus representatives responded that the provides flight crews, operations specialists, flight ongoing enhancement of maintenance and operations engineers and performance specialists operational procedures were well on the way to with a unique opportunity to constructively meeting its objective of 98.5% operational exchange views and information, and increase reliability for the A380 fleet, by the middle of mutual cooperation and communication. The 2011. The operators recognized the efforts invitations will soon be sent out. made by Airbus teams, pointing out their exceptional support, commitment and excellent work. A320 Family symposium The next Airbus A320 Family symposium will Airbus Leasing Support conference be held in Toronto, Canada, from the 23rd to The 7th Airbus Leasing Support conference took 26th May 2011. An Operators Information Telex place last December in Miami, U.S.A., with (OIT) with the programme will be sent out at more than 130 participants coming from 43 the beginning of 2011. different leasing companies. Airbus Family symposiums are held for each A particular focus was put on upcoming rules Airbus programme every two years and target and regulations and the associated upgrade airline engineering and maintenance managers. solutions. The A320, A330/A340 and The prime function of these meetings is to A300/A310 families’ issues, solutions and new enable two-way communication, leading to an developments were presented. Airbus detailed all the new services for lessors ever safer and more efficient fleet. to ease aircraft transfers. An Flight Hour Services-Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) presentation was given to highlight the benefits FAST 47 FAST of Airbus services to lessors and the positive FAST47.qxp:FAST MASTER LAYOUT 20/12/10 10:19 Page 1 JANUARY 2011 4047JULY 2007 FLIGHT AIRWORTHINESS SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY Customer Services Events Demonstrating the green trajectory Fuel efficient trajectory management tested 2 on revenue flights Tom MAIER Automatic Dependent Surveillance AIRBUS TECHNICAL MAGAZINE Broadcast (ADS-B) 8 Publisher: Bruno PIQUET Communications development for Air Traffic Editor: Lucas BLUMENFELD Management Page layout: Quat’coul Christine VIGIER Cover: Optical fibre used on aircraft Picture from Hervé GOUSSE Optical fibre on aircraft E M Company x When the light speed serves data transmission 14 Authorization for reprint of FAST Magazine articles should be requested from the editor at the FAST Magazine e-mail address given below Stéphane BOUYSSOU Customer Services Communications A300/A310 Family optimized air-vent inlet Tel: +33 (0)5 61 93 43 88 21 Fax: +33 (0)5 61 93 47 73 NACA Duct e-mail: [email protected] Printer: Amadio Continuous engineering solutions for fuel savings Charles VALE FAST Magazine may be read on Internet http://www.airbus.com/en/services/publications/ Hannah RINGROW under ‘Quick references’ ISSN 1293-5476 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Airbus business radar 24 © AIRBUS S.A.S. 2010. 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Airbus Photographic Library, ExM Company, Airbus France Every little helps! 47 FAST 1 FAST47.qxp:FAST MASTER LAYOUT 20/12/10 10:19 Page 2 DEMONSTRATING THE GREEN TRAJECTORY - FUEL EFFICIENT TRAJECTORY MANAGEMENT TESTED ON REVENUE FLIGHTS Demonstrating the green trajectory EN-ROUTE EN-ROUTE Sector A Sector B Fuel efficient trajectory management tested on revenue flights TMA Terminal Area At the 5th Aviation and Environment Summit in obtained when airlines, airports and Air Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2010, one Navigation Service Providers work hand in hand, could get an impression of the multitude of often with the support of the aircraft initiatives which our industry is pursuing, to fulfil manufacturer. This article depicts, through its engagement for an environmental compatible examples, how revenue flights can be AAR SIDE view RIVAL growth. Besides research looking typically into instrumental to trial more fuel efficient Air Traffic DEPAR improved airframe, engine designs and alternative Management procedures with the objective to fuels, the optimization of the flight trajectory is implement them on a regular basis. Surface • Direct routings/less airways operation identified as an area where quick wins can be • Optimum altitude • Opti • Minimum time tracks • Idle descent • Reduced clim • Dynamic re-routing • Reduced engine taxi in/out and • Improved coordination track miles • Gate hold • Dep - Amongst ATC sectors • Unimpeded taxi proc - With military cust • Required Time of Arrival (4D) aircr foot Tom MAIER Senior Manager CNS/ATM System Sales & Marketing Airbus Engineering TOP view • Curved RNP approach - Noise abatement FAST 47 FAST - Track mile savings • RNP to ILS transition 2 FAST47.qxp:FAST MASTER LAYOUT 20/12/10 10:19 Page 3 DEMONSTRATING THE GREEN TRAJECTORY - FUEL EFFICIENT TRAJECTORY MANAGEMENT TESTED ON REVENUE FLIGHTS Background present aircraft capa bilities in the Communication, Na vi gation and Surveillance (CNS) domain. The One of the programmes which Asia and Pacific Initiative to takes systematically advantage of Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) is the revenue flights is the Atlantic equivalent programme for that Interoperability Initiative to region and was launched in Febru - Reduce Emissions (AIRE), which ary 2008. was signed