FAST magazine articles
From 2004 to 2020
FAST magazine #65 / April 2020
Pdf10.88 MB
- Propulsion system integration
- The defining moment
- State-of-the-art cockpit upgrade
- Protecting precious assets
- FAST forward
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #64 / October 2019
Pdf6.71 MB
- Undesired aircraft state
- Sky control
- Cabin Communication
- Structural blind fasteners
- 50 years
- FAST forward
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #63 / April 2019
Pdf14.43 MB
- The cabin waste mountain
- Targeting the perfect fit
- Pilot training
- Flying the A220
- Data management
- FANS C
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #62 / October 2018
Pdf6.85 MB
- Focus on fuel
- Lightning and HIRF effects
- Laminar wings
- Be cool, be efficient
- The structural fuel leak challenge
- Ultra Long Range A350-XWB
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #61 / March 2018
Pdf9.57 MB
- Engine Bleed Air System
- A350 XWB composite bonded repair
- Technical data for maintenance
- A350 XWB vertical stabiliser continuous joint
- Supporting ageing fleets
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #60 / October 2017
Pdf8.5 MB
- Optimise the skies
- RSC traceability
- Aquarius
- electronic Quick Reference Handbook
- Fleet-wide systems maintenance
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #59 / April 2017
Pdf14.72 MB
- The ground handling challenge
- N-Tracking for flights
- Transferring aircraft between operators
- Staying on line
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine A380 Special Edition / November 2016
Pdf13.27 MB
- Operational versatility of the A380
- The solution for airlines and airports
- Pilots at the controls of the A380
- Passenger experience
- Ensuring the best A380 cabins
- Innovative systems and aircraft design
- Capability and profitability enhancements
- Service packages to optimise operations
- Field representatives
FAST magazine #58 / August 2016
Pdf5.91 MB
- Flight operational commonality
- Flight recorders data inspection
- VIP Kit solutions
- OPTIMA
- SWITS
- Health monitoring and prognostics
- FAST from the past
- Around the clock, around the world
FAST magazine #57 / January 2016
Pdf6.42 MB
- TAT optimizer
- Airbus Cockpit Experience
- A350 XWB composite repairs
- Virtual Reality & 3D for Technical Data
- Augmented Reality in Airbus
- SB configuration management
- FAST from the past
- We’ve got it covered
FAST magazine special edition / October 2015
Pdf5.52 MB
- A330 Family overview
- Aircraft design
- Systems
- Cabin
- Freighter
- Maintenance
- Upgrades & retrofits
- FAST from the past
FAST magazine #56 / August 2015
Pdf5.06 MB
"- Stealthy building panels
- Head-Up Display system
- Airline liveries
- Managing airframe aerodynamic performance
- Taking lithium-ion technology to new heights
- FAST from the past
- We've got it covered"
FAST magazine #55 / January 2015
Pdf6.56 MB
- Additive Layer Manufacturing
- Runway Overrun
- Prevention System
- Airbus GSE & tools
- Inflatable tents for engine maintenance
- Maintenance programming and planning
- FAST from the past
- We’ve got it covered
FAST magazine #54 / August 2014
Pdf6.89 MB
- Telemetry Centre
- Greener solutions: cleaner chemicals with MPSP
- Non-DestructiveTesting
- Structure Health Monitoring
- Importance of reporting events from the field
- A320 Family noise reduction
- FAST from the past
- We’ve got it covered
FAST magazine #53 / January 2014
Pdf5.38 MB
- Ground lightning protection
- Handling Qualities Analysis
- Towards a high European air traffic demand
- Volcanic eruptions: Ashes to AVOID
- FAST from the past
- We've got it covered
FAST magazine #52 / August 2013
Pdf5.15 MB
- A clean APU means clean cabin air
- Electrical hoist kit to ease engine mounting
- Fleet performance online toolbox
- Retrofit solutions for AP/FD TCAS
- Repairing wing fuel tank access panel leakage
- Sub-freezing Pre conditionel Air
- FAST from the past
- We've got it covered
FAST magazine special edition: A350 XWB / June 2013
Pdf5.82 MB
This edition of Airbus’ FAST technical magazine is a special issue dedicated to the company’s A350 XWB, which made headlines around the globe with its first flight, performed on 14 June 2013.
Included in this edition are feature articles on the new-generation jetliner’s advanced cockpit, intelligent airframe, systems, testing and cabin & cargo design; as well as information on the aircraft’s testing programme, future airline operations, customer involvement and more.
FAST magazine #51 / January 2013
Pdf10.66 MB
- Customer Services
- eTaxi
- A320 Family Sharklet retrofit
- Widespread Fatigue Damage
- Optimized spare parts investment
- Managing aircraft security
- Airport taxiing
- Customer Services Worldwide
FAST magazine #50 / August 2012
Pdf26.22 MB
- Fuel and emissions efficiency
- Airbus Fuel and Flight Efficiency Consulting Services
- The 4D-trajectory management
- Airbus Technical AOG Centre
- Cabin air quality: The key to a comfortable flight
- Space-Flex
- Passenger comfort
- Customer Services
- FAST magazine quiz
- Customer Services Worldwide
FAST magazine #49 / January 2012
Pdf15.94 MB
- Customer Services
- Spare part commonality
- Biomimicry
- Radio Altimeter systems
- ELISE Consulting Services
- The ‘Clean Sky’ initiative
- Altimeters
- Customer Services Worldwide
FAST magazine #48 / August 2011
Pdf13.72 MB
- Customer Services Events
- The Airbus High Tyre Pressure Test
- Damage tolerant composite fuselage sizing
- Flight Data Recovery
- FANS for A320 and A330/A340 Families
- Wing tests
- Customer Services Worldwide
FAST magazine #47 / January 2011
Pdf9.89 MB
- Demonstrating the green trajectory
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)
- Optical fibre on aircraft
- A300/A310 Family optimized air-vent inlet NACA Duct
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- Enhanced spare part engineering support
FAST magazine #46 / August 2010
Pdf9.26 MB
- Alternative fuels
- Jet fuel contamination with FAME
- Repair Design Approval
- Head-Up Display system
- SPICE
- Galleys
FAST magazine #45 / December 2009
Pdf8.21 MB
- Introducing more eco-efficient
chemical treatments for aircraft structure
- Airbus new Auto Pilot/Flight Director TCAS mode
- A320 Family Air & Bleed working group activities
- A300-600 Extended Service Goal
- A300 - First roll-out
FAST magazine #44 / July 2009
Pdf9.59 MB
- A320 Family
- Fuel Tank Inerting System
- Brake-to-Vacate system
- Implementing RNP AR
- Junkers G.38
FAST magazine #43 / December 2008
Pdf16.72 MB
- Hydraulic systems
- A300-600/A310 PMAT
- Future Air Traffic Management
- C@DETS
- Initial experience from the FAIR-OPS on-line forum
- SESAR/Part II
FAST magazine #42 / July 2008
Pdf12.65 MB
- Flight Management Systems on commercial aircraft
- New flight operations documentation for the A380
- Fuel system water management
- Blue-ice runway operations
- Fuel system water management/Part II
FAST magazine #41 / December 2007
Pdf8.87 MB
- Longer service life for the A320 Family
- In Service A320 Family enhancement
- AIRMAN Rep@ir Manager for A380
- Airbus Pilot Instructor Courses (APIC)
- Dynamic wiring in Airbus Technical Data
- A300/A300-600 Krueger flap system
- The gateway to excellence in pilot training/Part 2
FAST magazine #40 / July 2007
Pdf8.72 MB
- Going green
- A318 steep approach capability
- The Future Air Navigation System FANS B
- Initial experience from the FAIR-ISP on-line forum
- The first and the last of the A300/A310 Family
FAST magazine #39 / December 2006
Pdf8.39 MB
- Going green
- A318 steep approach capability
- The Future Air Navigation System FANS B
- Initial experience from the FAIR-ISP on-line forum
- The first and the last of the A300/A310 Family
FAST magazine #38 / July 2006
Pdf9.3 MB
- Performance monitoring of IFE systems
- The A380 maintenance programme is born!
- Hypoxia - An invisible enemy
- Fuel contamination
FAST magazine #37 / December 2005
Pdf5.45 MB
- Safety initiatives in Customer Services
- Airbus cabin air quality
- The European Aviation Safety Agency
- Engine noise reduction programme
- A380: Airport ready
- Airbus Training Airport
- Countering jet fuel price increases
- Giants of the skies, past and present
FAST magazine #36 / July 2005
Pdf7.09 MB
- AFFC - Auto Fuel Feed Controller
- Low fuel temperatures
- AACT - Airbus Active learning and Competence focused Training
- T2CAS - Terrain and Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- A new concept for Service Bulletins
- RFID - Radio Frequency IDentification
FAST magazine special edition: A320 / May 2005
Pdf973.14 KB
- Overall analysis
- ATA 21 Air conditioning
- ATA 27 Flight controls
- ATA 29 Hydraulic system
- ATA 32 Landing gear systems
- ATA 36 Engine bleed air system
- ATA 52 Doors
- ATA 70-80 Propulsion system
- Conclusion
FAST magazine #35 / December 2004
Pdf1.99 MB
- Additional Center tanks
- APT - Airbus Pilot Transition
- Tools and Ground Support Equipment
- AirN@v
- The International Airlines Technical Pool
- A380
- Thirty years ago...
- Customer Services
FAST magazine #34 / July 2004
Pdf8.53 MB
- Aging aircraft electrical systems investigation
- Electrical protection devices
- How to tackle bleed air leaks
- Customised Spares Logistics
- Aircraft Systems Maintenance Aids
- A380 accommodation at airports
- Airbus Customer Services events
- From the archives... 100 years ago
- Customer Services
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