Airbus hosted this four-day congress and exhibition – the first SAE Aerotech event held outside of the U.S. - which was based on the theme: “'Eco-efficient Innovation Leading the Future of Aviation” and brought together thousands of professionals from the global aerospace community to discuss current and future industry challenges, opportunities, systems and more. Courtesy of Airbus

Toulouse, France - October 26, 2011

Setting the tone at this month’s SAE Aerotech 2011 Congress and Exhibition in Toulouse, France, Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders delivered an opening address that underscored the importance of a “truly global vision” for the air transport industry’s future.

Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders Courtesy of Airbus

Enders, who was this biennial event’s honorary chairman, said such an approach would allow the aviation industry to align its efforts and focus on using resources to bring significant improvements for airlines and passengers.

Courtesy of SAE International

Airbus hosted this four-day congress and exhibition – the first SAE Aerotech event held outside of the U.S. - which was based on the theme:

“Eco-efficient Innovation Leading the Future of Aviation”

and brought together thousands of professionals from the global aerospace community to discuss current and future industry challenges, opportunities, systems and more.

SAE 2011 AeroTech Congress Committee Chairs. Courtesy of SAE International

During his keynote speech, Enders also called for shorter aircraft development times and more design flexibility to better respond to airlines’ needs, and posed the question:
“What about simple robust solutions that would give us plug-and-play planes that could evolve much more quickly in line with customer demands?”

SAE 2011 AeroTech Congress General Committee. Courtesy of SAE International

To reinforce this point, he cited the example of United Airlines, which recently stated that introducing an iPad tablet device into the cockpits of its aircraft fleet could save 16 million sheets of paper and 300,000 gallons of fuel annually.

The SAE Aerotech 2011 Congress and Exhibition featured a busy technical programme with 405 presentations on eco-efficient technologies that could help shape the future of aviation, along with a speech by Airbus' head of engineering Charles Champion. Courtesy of Airbus

“They want savings and solutions now, so why would they wait a decade for us to integrate them?”
Enders asked rhetorically.

The SAE Aerotech 2011 Congress Speakers, Tuesday 18 October 2011. Courtesy of SAE International

The SAE Aerotech 2011 Congress and Exhibition featured a busy technical programme with 405 presentations on eco-efficient technologies that could help shape the future of aviation, along with a speech by Airbus' head of engineering Charles Champion.

SAE Aerospace Standards Technical Committee, Meetings at AeroTech (Monday 17 October to Friday 21 October 2011). Courtesy of SAE International

Delegates attending the event also were given guided tours of Airbus manufacturing and testing facilities in the Toulouse area, including its aircraft assembly lines, simulators and iron bird test benches.

Air France and Airbus have completed the world’s greenest commercial flight by combining the latest fuel and air traffic management technologies. The flight from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly using an Airbus A321 has been able to demonstrate the cutting in half of CO2 emitted compared to a regular flight. Courtesy of Airbus

The SAE Aerotech event was organised by SAE International, a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries.


Thomas Enders

Airbus Chief Executive Officer

Thomas Enders Courtesy of Airbus

Thomas Enders (1958) is CEO of Airbus (2007).

He is a member of the EADS N.V. Executive Committee since 2000 and President of the
German Aerospace Industry Association (BDLI) since 2005.

He works in the aerospace & defense industry since 1991.

Prior to joining industry, he worked in the German Ministry of Defense and in various foreign
policy think tanks.

Mr. Enders studied Economics, Political Science and History at the University of California
and the University of Bonn where he received a doctorate.


Source: Airbus Press Office

http://www.airbus.com/  

During the 49th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Airbus won about US$72.2 billion worth of business for a total of 730 aircraft, setting a new all-time record for any commercial aircraft manufacturer at any air show. In addition to the A320neo Family’s success, the single-aisle A320 Family also demonstrated its popularity at the 2011 Paris Air Show – receiving 34 commitments worth US$2.8 billion. “Le Bourget 2011 is a strong confirmation of our product strategy. With over 1,000 commitments just half a year after launch, our A320neo is a real bestseller,” said Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders (at left) during the company’s end-of-show press conference (23 June 2011).  Courtesy of Airbus

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