Advances in aviation Technology 18 Oct John Blanchfield (Airbus)

Advances in Aviation TechnologyL d i A i ti J k t 2007Leaders in Aviation, Jakarta 2007

John Blanchfield, Director, Technical Marketing, Airbus

Airbus in 2006 and now in 2007 so far …

In 2006, 824 new firm orders - second best year ever434 aircraft delivered - best year ever

In 2007, 854 new orders330 deliveries (target 450 aircraft)330 deliveries (target ~450 aircraft)

Technology in design policy

A core value of Airbus product policy

Applied when mature,Proven basic technology for new applications

Tangible benefitsMust be optimum for the whole design

Costs vs risks for all stakeholderse.g. affordability, repairability, supportability

Including consultation with customers and operators

Unmistakably an Airbus cockpit - yet a step forward

Onboard Information Terminals

Interactive screens, ‘less paper environment’

Navigation charts weather map hosting Log BookNavigation charts, weather map hosting, Log Bookcalculation of W&B, airport/en route performance

Systems for video surveillance in cockpit and cabin

Keyboard and Cursor Control Unit (KCCU)

A380 flight deck has 8 identical interactive screens

Vertical situation awareness

Airport Navigation Brake-to-Vacate

A380: True new-generation aircraft

New flight controls architecture Variable FrequencyNew flight controls architecturedual Hydraulic / Electric (2H/2E)

Variable Frequencyelectrical power generation

Integrated Modular AvionicsInteractive Onboard information systemsystem

Airbus technological “firsts” on the A380

25% of A380 structure is of carbon composite material25% of A380 structure is of carbon composite materialWeight saving of approx. 15 tonnes

Laser beam welding, friction-stir weldingLaser beam welding, friction stir weldingsaves weight, eliminates corrosion ‘traps’

The unique A380 cabin

In a class of its own

The unique A380 cabin

Leading the way to a new First Class offering ultimate privacyLeading the way to a new First Class, offering ultimate privacy

The unique A380 cabin

New generation, new experience

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The A380 offers the highest quality in other classes

Ability to accommodateAbility to accommodate innovative Business Class seating

E Cl tEconomy Class seats1inch wider than 747

A350 XWB - a wide ranging family

CapacityCapacityA350A350--10001000 MTOW 295t (650klb) Thrust 92klb

CapacityCapacity-- 33--Class Class

seatingseating

350

A350A350--900900 MTOW 265t (584klb) Thrust 83klb

300

MTOW 265t (584klb) Thrust 83klb

A350A350--800800 MTOW 245t (540klb) Thrust 74klb

Range250

8300nm8300nm8300nm8300nm

A superior family with no compromise on range

A350 XWB wing design

Composite structureComposite structure

35degree leading edge sweep

64m wingspan (ICAO Category E)

Advanced high-lift devicesg

Mach 0.85 cruise speed

Building on a heritage of aerodynamic excellence

A350 XWB – Flight deck

Building on A380 experience…

Head-up display

Dual Integrated Standby Instrument

Onboard Information System

Brake to Vacate

Six identical 15” LCD displays

g ySystemVertical Display Onboard Airport Navigation System

Crew Rest Compartment

Flight Crew Rest Compartment2 flight crew bunks

1 fli ht k t ti1 flight crew workstation

Secure access from flight deck

Cabin Crew Rest CompartmentpUp to 8 cabin crew bunks

No impact on revenue space

A350 XWB - crew rest areas

Cabin flexibility preservedNo impact on revenue space

Comfortable rest for uncompromised range

A350 XWB – Intelligent Airframe

WiWing

Hybrid fuselageEmpennage

Frames, ribs, floor beams, gear bays,..

B ll f i i

Al/Al-Li

Landing gears, pylons, attachments

Misc.A350 900 XWB

Belly fairing

Al/Al Li20%

Steel7%

7%A350-900 XWBMaterial Breakdown (%)Including Landing Gear

Titanium14%Composite 52%

A350 XWB puts the right material in the right place

A350 XWB fuselage: Intelligent composite design

New cross-section

New materials

New aerodynamic shape

20m 13m16m

4 shells concept - less weight, greater precisionLong panels require only lap joints – less weightg p q y p j gLay-up and skin thickness optimisationEach panel optimised for local loading

A350 - IFE & Connectivity

Personalised services:Personal Electronic Device interface with a/c:– Audio Video re-direction to IFE – Content download from IFE– Passenger own phone number, contact list,

service provider graphic interfaceservice provider, graphic interface

Integrated cabin network:Single simple intuitive interface for:Single, simple, intuitive interface for: – Passengers: entertainment and connectivity – Crew & maintenance staff : all cabin servicesW i ht i t b fitWeight, space, maintenance benefits:– Network integration – BroadBand connectivityy

A350 Smarter avionics & systems

New procedures to reduce environmental impact

RNP – Required Navigation PerformanceCDA Continuous Descent ApproachCDA – Continuous Descent ApproachNADP – Noise Abatement Departure ProcedureRTA – Required Time of Arrival

A350 - Required Navigation Performance

Flexibility to go where you want with precisionLower fuel burn, less emissionsLess noise as routes avoid populated areasLess noise as routes avoid populated areas

116 arriving flights, RWY 34, Kelowna31nm shorter

41 h t

128 arriving flights, RWY 34, Kelowna

41nm shorter

A350 will be RNP 0.1A350 will be RNP 0.1

A350 - Continuous Descent Approach

More efficient than traditional ‘Dive and Drive’Lower fuel burn, less emissionsLess noise as requires lower thrust settingsLess noise as requires lower thrust settings

CDA

Dive and Drive

CDA

Aviation and the environment

The most contentious issue facing commercial aviation today,especially in Europe.

EU proposals on Emissions Trading from 2011 / 2012

ICAO studying whether to adopt Emissions tradingEmissions trading

2013 will be a very different regulatory environmentregulatory environment

Photo courtesy of Jerome Raynal

Now, let’s get the facts right!

Aviation accounts for about 2% of total man-made CO2 emissions…

… aviation also contributes 8% of global GDP and supports 29 million jobsmillion jobs

Reductions in noise and fuel consumption

Relative Fuel Burn per seat Lateral Noise LevelRelative Fuel Burn per seat70% reduction over 40 years

Lateral Noise LevelCorrected for Aircraft Thrust

T b j t

-20dB80%

100%

1st gen. turbofans

Turbojets

+75% quieter

40%

60%

1960 1970 1980 1990 20001960 1980 2000 20200%

20% 2nd gen. turbofans

1960 1970 1980 1990 20001960 1980 2000 2020

A380 – The quietest large aircraft by farLos Angeles Airport

Typical noise footprint (85dBA)

400-A380

400seater

The A380 carries40% more passengersp gyet has a 46% smaller noisefootprint than today’

A380 is 20 years ahead of the fleet

Worldwide passenger air traffic fuel consumption (litres per 100km per passenger)

American SUV (10.2)

European Saloon (6.7)

World FleetprojectionA380 (2.9)3 litres perpax/100km

A380 (2.9)

The A380 deliverers 2025 fuel burn efficiency The A380 deliverers 2025 fuel burn efficiency –– today!today!

Technology research already underway

Fuel cell technologyDemonstrator shown at 2007 Paris Air ShowDemonstrator shown at 2007 Paris Air Show

‘Clean Sky’ European Joint Technology InititiativeClean Sky European Joint Technology InititiativeBiofuel and biomass fuels ?

Natural and hybrid laminar flow aerodynamics

New aircraft configurations ?

Aviation and the environment - It is a global issue.

The Environment is important to all of us