Sun, Feb 27, 2011
Will Apply Concepts And Technology Developed For A380s
Airbus has selected Aircelle (Safran group) to supply the
complete integrated nacelle package for the A320neo Family powered
by CFM International's LEAP-X engines. The A320neo is Airbus' new
engine option for its best-selling A320 aircraft Family, offering
significant fuel savings.
"This is a major win for Aircelle in the promising and
challenging single-aisle airlines segment," said Aircelle Chairman
and CEO Vincent Mascre. "Aircelle will take full responsibility for
the complete nacelle, including integration on the engine. All of
our engineering and production resources are ready to meet the
quality, performance and schedule requirements of the A320neo, as
well as the airlines' demanding customer support requirements."
The A320neo nacelle will benefit from Aircelle's technology
developed for the nacelles used on Airbus' A380. This will be
re-enforced by a comprehensive technology roadmap that includes
innovations in systems, composite materials and acoustic treatment
to further enhance operating efficiency, lower noise levels, reduce
weight and improve maintenance. These new technologies are being
validated through the company's full-scale demonstrator
programs.
Airbus' contract award for the A320neo LEAP-X nacelle, and the
related nacelle/engine integration activity, ensures the continuity
for Aircelle's more than 20 years of thrust reverser production for
CFM56 engines - which are used on the current generation of A320
Family aircraft. Aircelle's existing CFM56 thrust reverser assembly
line was totally re-engineered three years ago using lean sigma
methodology. It has delivered up to 500 thrust reversers annually
since then.
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