advances in aviation technology 18 oct john blanchfield (airbus)
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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
313.0725/07 JG JVH VP
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