Getting to meet our customers again at the Dubai Airshow (14-18 Nov) brings us immense pleasure. But if you won't be able to make it, here is a selection of topics we think you may be interested in.
A380 & Cabin and Connectivity
Although the A380 is already renowned for its incomparable cabin comfort, Airbus Services has developed a portfolio of cabin and connectivity upgrades with the objective of further enhancing passenger comfort and improving the overall economics of the aircraft.
Today, Airbus Services is leading the A380 cabin upgrades market with its versatile portfolio.
Major A380 cabin retrofit signed with Emirates to offer increased Premium Economy seats and enhanced in-flight connectivity
Dubai, 18 November 2021 – Airbus Services signed a major A380 cabin retrofit agreement with Emirates Airline to upgrade 52 A380s. Airbus will provide all the Services Bulletins (including engineering drawings) and kits to install 56 additional Premium Economy seats in the main deck of the A380, in a 2-4-2 configuration similar to the latest A380s delivered.
A330neo & Flight Hour Services (FHS)
Thanks to a mature Services A330 platform, introducing widebody operations has never been easier. Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) is one of the solutions in the Airbus Services material and maintenance portfolio that can bring a definite advantage in lowering upfront investment and risk for operators.
Airbus gains first A220 and A330 Flight Hour Services customers in Africa with Air Tanzania and Uganda Airlines
Dubai, 17 November 2021 – Two new airline customers in Africa have selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support their respective Airbus fleets: Air Tanzania for its A220s and Uganda Airlines for its A330neos.
Skywise & its Digital Solutions
Bring your operations into the next era and unleash the power of data. The Skywise solutions are now used by many airlines across the world to step up their operations and fully leverage their operational data for more efficient fleets.
Middle East Airlines becomes 50th customer for Airbus Skywise Health Monitoring
Dubai, 17 November 2021 – Middle East Airlines (MEA) has signed an agreement to join the community of Skywise Health Monitoring (SHM) users. The long standing Airbus customer will be the 50th airline using this innovative tool to optimise the maintenance of its fleets. SHM will support the airline’s maintenance and engineering teams by enabling real-time management of aircraft events and troubleshooting.
A350 & maintenance activities
The A350's advanced materials composition not only gives it a weight and fuel burn advantage, but also significantly reduces maintenance costs. The absence of corrosion enabled by composite materials and titanium, as well as the fatigue-free carbon-fiber based structure all contribute to reducing the effort required during maintenance checks.
NAVBLUE's Flight Operations Solutions
Enhancing Flight Operations for our customers is at the heart of NAVBLUE's mission. With its Fly & Navigate portfolio, NAVBLUE focuses on the pilot's needs to deliver tailored solutions for maximum efficiency.
Airbus launches Mission+, the first Electronic Flight Assistant that maximises flight efficiency
Dubai, 16 November 2021 – Airbus’ Flight Operations subsidiary NAVBLUE has launched Mission+, the first Electronic Flight Assistant (EFA) that provides pilots with all the data and information that they need to perform their mission, via one modular digital solution.
