Technologies for the Aircraft of Tomorrow

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1 Technologies for the Aircraft of Tomorrow A350 XWB: FACC is a European Supplier Partner SSJ100: Certification of Aircraft Structures by FACC FP7: FACC Participating in European Cutting-edge Research

2 2 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E EDITORIAL CONTENTS Welcome, dear Readers, Civil aviation has been shaken by a massive crisis in recent years, so there has been little cause for jubilation. With the noticeable turnaround over the past months, the industry has had an occasion or two to celebrate. At the end of August, our customer Airbus announced the official start of production for the A350 XWB. The latest promising development program of the European aircraft manufacturer is happy news for FACC, too. FACC has been contracted so far to do seven work packages for components on the wings and engines and the passenger cabins. These contracts guarantee full order books and do much to ensure a sustainable future for FACC business sites in Austria. The Airbus A350 XWB is at least a tiny bit Austrian. You can read on the following pages just what role FACC played in making it so. From Europe to far eastern Russia: There FACC has a new market and with Sukhoi a new customer. Its new regional aircraft, the Sukhoi Superjet 100, is the first passenger plane completely developed jointly with Western aviation companies since the end of the Soviet era. The Russian aircraft manufacturer s objective with the SSJ100 is to cover the short and mediumhaul segment domestically while also serving Western markets. Sukhoi picked FACC as a partner for modification, EASA certification and production of various aerostructures. We report here on the details of this large project. You can read about these activities and other interesting subjects in the new issue of take off. For all of us on the Editorial Team, we wish you an enjoyable time reading this issue 04 A350 XWB: First delivery of translating sleeves 05 Inolvement of FACC in the A350 XWB programme expanded 07 FACC is a European Supplier Partner of Airbus 08 SSJ100: Certification of Aircraft Structures by FACC 10 FP7: FACC participating in European cutting-edge research 12 Milestone: 3,000 th Shipset of Blended Winglets delivered 14 FACC honored by Embraer as a 2010 Supplier of the Year Andrea Schachinger Editor CORRECTION The FACC take off 26 magazine originally issued on July 19 th 2010 contained an article about the MS-21 aircraft that erroneously included Intellectual Property information. All the information about the MS-21 in this article shall not be considered as public and it is not allowed to be used for any purpose without proper permission through FACC AG. The concerned article has now been removed from the magazine. PS.: We welcome your ideas and comments [email protected] 15 High Flying Red Bull Racing is world champion! Published by: FACC AG, Fischerstraße 9, A-4910 Ried/Austria. Editorial Staff: Walter Stephan, Thomas Pleli, Robert Machtlinger, Andrea Schachinger. Photos: Manfred Lang Klagenfurt, Airbus Toulouse, Alois Furtner Ried, SCAC Moskau, Eurocopter Donauwörth, APB Seattle, Mark Thompson/Getty Images, Pointecker Mehrnbach, FACC Ried. Design and Composition: Oskar Pointecker, 4941 Mehrnbach. Cover: Translating Sleeve for the Airbus A350 XWB

3 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 3 The FACC Model: We Can Outperform in Troubled Times with Research and New Ideas The environment for the aviation industry has changed dramatically in recent months. Or has it? In the near future, our customers will speed up the completion rates of the established aircraft families such as the Boeing 737 and 777 and the A320 and A330. This is promising news in itself. On the other hand, the delays in new aircraft programs continue to be a source of uncertainty, which has compelled me to adopt the somewhat dissonant note in the title of this article. You can add as a backdrop, the uncertainty about global economic conditions. European examples include the immediate financial crisis in Ireland along with Portugal and Spain who are facing similar circumstances. Beyond Europe we see the disconcerting monetary and fiscal policy of the United States and the seemingly uncontrolled growth of the BRIC countries in general and China in particular. The US dollar exchange rate has responded accordingly taking a roller coaster ride up and down. The dollar is and will remain the relevant currency for aviation and to be sure for FACC AG. Our business environment is forever highly dynamic. If we want to play an active part in shaping this environment positively, we as a company must take appropriate steps to respond to this dynamism. Here s how FACC can do it: Research and development: FACC invests a great deal in research and development. This fact is evident from the number of employees engaged in research, by the technology and production resources provided for this purpose and from our financial outlays. The amounts involved are impressive. We will nearly double our research spending from EUR 30 million last year to over EUR 55 million this year. These stepped up innovation efforts are also yielding impressive results already. They range from revolutionary accomplishments in material research - often achieved in cooperation with the best in the world - to advanced tooling techniques as well as the development of new types of front runner technologies and efficient processes. One current project, which is putting FACC in a position to compete in large aerostructures, is the development of a composite wing box for a new medium-haul aircraft. We will celebrate the official roll-out of the prototype in a few weeks with the sponsoring customer along with our partners. Development programs: Within this current business year, FACC has been intensively involved in several ongoing development programs. Among the highlights are complete passenger cabins for various civil aircraft and business jets, the control surfaces for the Russian SSJ100, as well as numerous interior and structural components for the A350. In the future, these programs will lead to billions of Euros in sales for FACC and its partners and will help to ensure a constant, highlevel of capacity utilization. Through its participation in these programs, FACC seeks to provide customers with competitive, integrated solutions that translate into increased program revenues and sustainable profitability up and down the value chain. Production partnerships: In October of this year FACC successfully completed the qualification process for a new production facility for a company that has been an important partner for years. Strata in Al Ain, a subsidiary of Mubadala Holding in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has delivered the first production components to FACC, flap track fairings for the A330. This initial delivery is a major milestone in the collaboration. FACC provided support to Strata in the planning and construction as well as the certification of the facility to ensure compliance with criteria specified by a disparate group of aircraft manufacturers. We can say with confidence, that we have in concert with numerous industrial partners, designed and built the most modern composite factory on earth. FACC will continue to expand this business model of production partnerships such as established with Mubadala. In this case we have chosen not to take a stake in the Al Ain facility. However, with our much improved financial situation we plan in the future to set up production sites in US dollar based economic areas and operate them ourselves. Our objective is to lay appropriate groundwork for responding ideally to the requirements of the global aviation market and to assist our customers in carrying out their internationalization strategies as well as satisfying their industrial assist obligations in their markets. FACC s goal is for our customers to benefit from the latest technologies in the market, provide them premier manufacturing performance and maintain the constant dedication to perfection for which FACC is known. With research, new ideas and forward-looking partnership models, we want to create well-thought-out benefits and added value for our customers. We believe, that in so doing, this will be the key to our company s greatest success. Walter A. Stephan FACC AG Chairman and CEO

4 4 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E Milestone: First delivery of translating sleeves for the A350 XWB Production of the Airbus A350 XWB was officially started in Stade in late August. Concurrently with this significant programme milestone, FACC delivered the first translating sleeves for the new long-haul aircraft from Airbus. More good news: FACC landed additional contracts and expanded its involvement in the A350 XWB programme. While the Airbus A350 XWB won t take to the skies for the first time for a couple of years, a number of suppliers have been working busily on the aircraft in various factories for quite some time. FACC AG is one of them. In March 2010, it began manufacturing the first translating sleeves after a twelve-month development period. The direct customer of FACC is Goodrich Aerostructures, the US group responsible for supplying the engine nacelle systems for the A350 XWB. FACC has been commissioned to develop and manufacture the translating sleeve including the moveable blocker doors. FACC and Goodrich have collaborated successfully for years. At the end of August, they were able to celebrate a major milestone in their collaboration with the on-schedule delivery of the first translating sleeves for the long-haul jet from Airbus. These initial components underwent numerous tests on engine test benches at the Rolls-Royce facility as engine development units. The Trent XWB from Rolls-Royce is the FACC hands over the first translating sleeve for the A350 XWB (fl: Jake Yu, Chief Engineer Acoustics, Goodrich; Florent Mercant, Acoustic Engineer, Airbus; Eugene Chien, Acoustic Engineer, Goodrich; Giorgio Mauri, Project Manager, Goodrich; Michel Berud, Head of Supply Chain Quality Development, Airbus; Franz Jungmeir, Program Engineer, FACC; Tom Smith, Progam Associate A350 XWB, Goodrich; Christoph Zaunbauer, Director - Nacelle Programs, FACC; Lukas Kinneswenger, Program Engineer, FACC; Jay Wall, On Site Representant, Goodrich; Cornelia Marsch, Program Engineer, FACC; Markus Hacksteiner, Senior Manager Production, FACC).

5 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 5 engine Airbus is offering to power its new aircraft. The test results will be applied to the further development of the engine. The plan is to deliver the first thrust reverser units suitable for series production to Goodrich in mid We have been working successfully for years with our customer Goodrich Aerostructures. Together we have come up with innovative technologies and products to make modern aircraft more efficient, economical and environmentally compatible, said Walter Stephan, FACC CEO, at the initial delivery. The delivery of the first translating sleeves is yet another highpoint and underscores how effectively our two companies work together. FACC produces the translating sleeves at its Facility 4 in Reichersberg, which went into operation in These components are four meters in diameter and three meters long. The facility is one of the most modern production sites for lightweight composite components in the world and is aligned for the greatest possible efficiency and productivity. A high degree of automation by the employment of new processes in the surface treatment before the bonding and innovative manufacturing technologies for high-performance acoustic panels ensure cost-efficient production in Austria as the place of production. FACC expands involvement in A350 XWB programme Airbus is increasing its use of lightweight composite materials in the construction of aircraft. The fuselage of the A350 XWB is made using carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, and overall, around 53 percent of the airframe is made of innovative, long-lived composite materials. This approach makes the aircraft lighter in weight, thus reducing fuel consumption and maintenance efforts. As a composite specialist, FACC benefits from the growing use of fiber-reinforced composite materials in the latest aircraft programme and is undertaking various work packages: Winglets Besides being contracted to develop and produce the spoilers for the A350 XWB in 2009, FACC also totype for the Airbus A320, we have This commitment underpins In the modern winglet signed a long-term contract in 2010 been able to prove our innovation, FACC s favorable position among production line of with Airbus as Design-and-Build extensive manufacturing expertise the world s winglet suppliers. The FACC the first winglets supplier for the A350 winglet pack- and global competitiveness, said responsibility for the development for the A350 XWB will age. This contract has special sig- Robert Machtlinger, Vice President and production of various winglet be built in nificance for FACC as it allows the Structures of FACC. We are all the systems has allowed FACC to de- company to expand its expertise in more pleased that Airbus has again velop into a strong-performance wing parts. It also enables FACC to selected FACC as a prime contrac- competency center for winglets. apply its years of experience in the tor and systems supplier for its cut- The production line was planned design, development and manufac- ting-edge long-haul aircraft. Based to fulfill the requirements of high ture of wing tips to the new model on our advanced composite tech- automation and shorter produc- of the Airbus fleet. nology we will make every effort to tion time, as well as the use of the provide an important contribution smallest production area. As an In various winglet programmes, to the efficiency and aerodynamics experienced winglet system part- including the flight test winglet pro- of the A350 XWB. ner FACC can contribute many

6 6 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E ics result in improved operation efficiency, lower fuel consumption and a longer range. PAX Door Linings The long-time FACC customer Eurocopter awarded a contract to FACC in July 2010 to develop and manufacture passenger door linings. The project includes component design, engineering and qualification, development and purchasing of production tools, and definition of materials and processes. Eight door linings are needed for each A350 XWB. The plan is to deliver the first series components in the second quarter of Eurocopter is the main contractor and system partner of Airbus for the manufacture of doors in the next family of long-haul Airbus aircraft. FACC signs a contract innovations to the winglet design winglets will be carried out in the with Eurocopter on and can obtain increased efficien- FACC manufacturing plant in Ried, In this contract, Eurocopter the development cy, cost saving and weight reduc- Austria, where an average of 100 puts FACC fully in charge of devel- and manufacture of tion. Through ongoing product im- employees will be working on the oping and manufacturing the door door linings for the provement, an efficient production programme at full production ca- linings, adding a new dimension to A350 XWB. is assured. pacity in these companies relationship. Instead of just supplying helicopter Airbus and FACC will closely Winglets are wing extensions components, FACC will now also cooperate in the development of that increase the aspect ratio of a manufacture components for pas- the winglets for the new A350 XWB. wing and thus the lift generated at senger aircraft as part of its col- The future serial production of the the wingtip. The better aerodynam- laboration with Eurocopter. The A350 XWB is also Austrian In the A350 XWB programme, Airbus collaborates with aviation companies around the globe, thereby making its Extended Enterprise approach a reality. About 6,000 highly qualified engineers are working worldwide at the suppliers and partners of this programme plus an equal number at Airbus itself. Joint processes, methods and tools ensure a more efficient exchange of information plus an integrated 3-D digital-mockup (DMU) and a standard planning programme. This allows Airbus and its suppliers to work in parallel and in real-time with each other. Another way Airbus has heightened efficiency is to have a smaller number of primary suppliers and award them larger work packages. FACC has the status of European Supplier Partner of Airbus and is one of these select primary contractors. The three Austrian factories are producing components and systems for the wing and engines as well as for various interior products for the A350 XWB. The involvement of FACC in this programme is important for ensuring a sustainable future for FACC business sites in Austria. Over the years, FACC has built up tremendous expertise in nacelles, aerostructures and interiors in a number of different projects. These new contracts give the company a chance to apply and further develop its expertise.

7 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 7 FACC is a European Supplier Partner in the A350 XWB programme of Airbus Project/Customer Work undertaken by FACC Translating Sleeve Goodrich Corporation, USA Manufacturing development, tool design and production, qualification and manufacturing of translating sleeves and moveable blocker doors serving as lining for the Trent XWB engine. Spoiler Airbus, Germany Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification, manufacture and industrialization of the 14 spoilers and two flaperon hinge panels per aircraft. Winglets Airbus Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification and manufacture of aerodynamic winglets. Trent XWB Engine Composites Rolls-Royce PLC, UK Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification, manufacture and industrialization for the carbon-fiber-reinforced engine components, customer consulting regarding jet engine development. OSC Housings, Bins, Spacers & End Caps Diehl Aircabin, Germany Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification and production of various parts of the luggage compartments. Door Linings Eurocopter, Germany Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification and production of eight door linings per aircraft. Smoke Detection Cover/Cavity Siemens SAS, France Development, engineering, tool design and manufacture, qualification and manufacture of smoke detection panels. INFO Airbus A350 XWB: Long-haul airplane of the future With its A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body), Airbus is introducing a completely new family of long-haul wide-body aircraft. It offers three versions with typical three-class seating for 270 to 350 passengers. The A XWB base version is 67 meters long and has a wing span of 64 meters. It has capacity for 314 passengers and a range of 15,000 kilometers. With 573 orders already placed by 35 customers from around the world thus far, the A350 XWB Family is already one of the fastest selling airliner programmes ever.

8 8 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E SSJ100: Certification of Aircraft Structures by FACC Sukhoi is seeking approval in Europe from aviation authorities for its new SSJ100 regional jet. FACC is making available its broad expertise on aerostructures and has been selected by the Russian aircraft manufacturer as a partner for the modification, certification and production of various composite components. Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi has contracted FACC as its partner to modify, certify and manufacture the movable parts for the SSJ100. With its Sukhoi Superjet 100, the Russian aviation industry has designed a modern regional jet to meet the needs for short and medium-haul flights domestically and also to be used in western markets. Along with the type certification from the Russian state aviation authority Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC AR), the SSJ100 also has to satisfy European standards of flight as well as be approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In the course of development, the aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi entered into strategic partnerships with European aviation companies to have them assist with aircraft development and certification. Focus on lightweight design and stable production One of these partners is FACC AG. Sukhoi has contracted FACC to modify, certify and produce the movable parts made of composite materials. The work package contains the seven main components: elevators, rudders, ailerons, spoilers, air brakes, landing flaps and pylon fairing. The top program goal is to obtain EASA approval of the individual components with their high standard of engineering. The customer can benefit from the years of experience FACC has in component development, production and certification and in the application of European regulations. FACC is making use of proven designs and technologies in the modification of the aircraft, allowing component families already in production at Sukhoi to be optimized in three regards: reduced weight, simplified production and a stable manufacturing process. In detail, FACC is focusing its efforts on revising the designs, calculating and analyzing the individual components, defining the processes, and defining and procuring the production tools. In collaboration with suppliers, new materials and purchased parts are developed and qualified in accordance with FACC standards. Conformity with strict weight limits and tough component requirements is assured. FACC is also in charge of producing and coordinating the entire documentation comprising over 350 different documents such as plans, specifications, manuals, etc. Pushed to the limits during testing The first parts that FACC will deliver will be used as test components and will undergo through tests to determine whether they meet the required criteria for approval. In static tests, the components will be subjected to their maximum allowable load, the design ultimate load. This value is 1.5 times the design limit load which is applied to the aircraft structure in normal operation. In addition, the components undergo fatigue testing that simulates a lifecycle of the aircraft to test how the aircraft responds over time and to reveal potential fatigue risks. FACC will analyze the findings from the different tests with great care and incorporate them into the production of the series

9 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 9 INFO Super Features, Super Technologies, Super Economics: The Sukhoi Superjet 100 parts. The plans call for FACC to deliver all components of the entire work package in December 2011 for first article inspection. Once they are approved, FACC will produce two shipsets of movable parts per month. Enlarged market and product range With this contract, FACC is expanding its product range for aerostructures because some parts of the work package such as the landing flaps, rudders, ailerons - are being manufactured by the aircraft supplier for the first time. In addition, this is being done in Russia, a promising new market for FACC. With the expertise FACC gains from this contract, it has a chance in the future to further refine its products and services in the Structures segment. This is yet another step for FACC in its aspiration to provide complete system assemblies with services ranging from initial design all the way to efficient series production. With its implementation of this strategy, FACC can respond even better to the needs of its customers and provide complete solutions of the best quality. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) designs, develops and builds the Superjet 100 family. This family consists of aircraft with seating for 78 and 98 in the basic versions SSJ100/95B and SSJ100/75B and in the longer-haul versions SSJ100/95LR and SSJ100/75LR. The SSJ100 belongs to the new generation of modern and environmentally friendly regional jets. The SSJ100 has superb technical and operational traits that make it highly competitive. It is economical and easy to operate and maintain. The SSJ100 is newly designed especially for the 100-seat segment and combines the economy of a regional jet with the comfort of a jet developed for long distances. The first SSJ100 left the SCAC final assembly plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia, on September 26, Its maiden flight was in May 2008.

10 10 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E FP7: FACC participating in European cutting-edge research The European Commission is funding high-end research for aircraft that is quieter and more fuel efficient. As a first-tier supplier in the aircraft industry, FACC is involved in the development of new technologies from the very outset. MAAXIMUS More Affordable Aircraft through extended, Integrated and Mature numerical Sizing FACC s contribution: Development and manufacture of an integral fuselage frame MAAXIMUS aims at achieving the fast development and right-first time validation of a highlyoptimised composite fuselage. Conventional design with cut-out stringer passthrough (blue) and the integrated FACC solution (yellow) In January 2007, the European Union started the 7th framework program for funding scientific activity in Europe ( FP7 for short). Within this framework programme, the European Commission supports development activities in the area of transport with funding of EUR 4.1 billion. In the major fi eld of aerospace, financial support is reserved for technology development to help in the construction of aircraft that is more fuel efficient and less noisy. The FACC Research Department is currently participating in two major development projects. In the first, called MAAXIMUS (More affordable aircraft trough extended, integrated and mature numerical sizing), FACC is developing fuselage frames for a single-aisle aircraft. The second, the CleanSky project ORCA (optimized large scale engine CFRP annulus filler) involves developing a composite solution for an annulus filler to the series production stage. Lighter, cheaper, faster MAAXIMUS is a large-scale cooperation project with 57 partners from 19 countries. Along with aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Dassault and Bombardier, many first-tier suppliers are participating as well, such as Alenia, Latecoere and also FACC. The main goal of the project is to develop a composite fuselage that is 10% lighter, 10% more cost effective and assembled in 50% less time than the best known solution. To achieve these ambitious goals, the project is divided into two platforms. In the first platform, the work focuses on the fully-virtual development of an aircraft fuselage. Well-known simulation software suppliers as MSC and Abaqus are used for developing software solutions in cooperation with Airbus to allow the nearly full development of an aircraft on a computer. Unlike the automotive industry, where this approach is a well-known standard, the aircraft industry is still forced to verify single parts and units in complicated tests. Integrated means lighter The second, the so-called physical platform, is developing a full-size demonstrator of a fuselage segment in order to verify the results of the virtual platform in a series of extensive tests. In the process, highly innovative production methods, such as one-shot skins with integrated stringers are to be tested in a close-to-flying environment. What FACC contributes to the project are the circumferential stiffeners for the fuselage known as the frames. Their main purpose is to help stabilize the skin and fasten the passenger floor. Conventional frame designs are produced in a differential process, i.e. several sub-components have to be assembled to a frame. Besides the greater assembly effort, this approach requires unnecessarily thick parts because account has to be taken of overlapping and drilled holes. In addition, the parts currently used require a

11 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 11 ORCA optimized large scale engine CFRP annulus filler FACC s contribution: Development and manufacture of a CFRP annulus filler high amount of post-processing to ensure the pass-through of the stringers. The FACC Research and Development Department has come up with a process that allows the netshape parts to be manufactured in one shot, with no need for an autoclave. Manufacturing is done with a resin-infusion process, where the dry, stabilized carbon-fiber preform is saturated with resin applied in a vacuum. FACC did the design and layup for the preform in cooperation with EADS Innovation Works Germany in Munich. With all functions now integrated in a part, total weight was reduced by more than 10 percent and part stiffness was improved. This research project helps FACC to increase its marketinfluence even more in the aerostructure segment. Engines for the future As part of the ORCA project FACC can also present a new development in the field of aircraft engines. In cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences in Rapperswil (CH) and Rolls-Royce plc (UK), FACC is developing an annulus filler in composite technology. It is part of a new engine developed in the CleanSky project. Although based on the currently largest engine, the Trent 1000 (exclusively on Boeings 787 Dreamliner), the new engine was optimized regarding fuel efficiency. High production rates are a must An annulus filler is a part for what is called the cold area of a bypass engine and is mounted directly between the fan blades. Its major task is to direct the air stream to the fan blades. The part rotates at high speeds so it is loaded with several tons of centrifugal forces. Yet it needs to maintain its specified geometry under all flight conditions to optimize engine performance. At the same time, the part must be ductile enough to survive a hailstorm. It must be cost efficient in mass production and not cause damage to surrounding parts in case of a part failure. These contrary requirements can be best fulfilled with the use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The FACC Research and Development Department is performing component design analysis in cooperation with the University of Rapperswil. FACC bears sole responsibility for preparing the part for mass production in which costs are minimized and effi ciency is high. As one engine requires 18 fillers, FACC needs to deliver about 40 parts a day based on the current production rate. Given the production plans of major aircraft manufacturers, as many as 80 fillers a day need to be produced. These quantities require a robust and fast production process that delivers consistently high part quality and minimal scrap rates. The final filler, co-designed and manufactured by FACC, will be assembled in an aircraft as part of the research project and tested in flight at end of 2013 in order to verify flight capability. Annulus filler assembly on an engine Metal version and a possible CFRP design for an annulus filler INFO Contacts FACC AG R&D Department Johannes Noisternig [email protected] MAAXIMUS Le Huong Nguyen [email protected] ORCA Konstantin Horejsi [email protected]

12 12 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E Milestone: 3,000 th Shipset of Blended Winglets delivered The development and production of winglets has evolved a core competence of the FACC AG since the delivery of the first shipset in A very special milestone was celebrated just recently with the delivery of the 3,000 th shipset of Blended Winglets TM to the U.S. customer Aviation Partners Boeing. The celebrated shipset left the Ried facility for Renton, Seattle where the aerodynamic, fuel-saving wing tips were mounted onto an Air China Boeing 737-NG. During a recent visit of Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) representatives to FACC Ried in mid October, the winglets were officially handed over by Walter Stephan, Chairman and CEO of FACC. Innovative companies such as APB always present interesting challenges, said Stephan. Thanks to our system solutions expertise and our profound technical know-how; we could meet the stringent requirements of APB in terms of complex assemblies and high production rates. Supported by the excellent partnership of our two companies we could optimize the winglet technology and thus ensure an efficient series production. We are extremely proud to be recognized by APB as a long term partner for the supply of Blended Winglets. Aviation Partners Boeing located in Seattle - is a joint venture between Aviation Partners, the inventor of the Blended Winglet TM technology and the airplane manufacturer Boeing. APB are responsible for marketing the aerodynamic wing tips and Mr. John R. Reimers, FACC hand over the 3,000 th Shipset of Blended Winglets for an Air China 737-NG to Aviation Partners Boeing fltr. Drew Brennan (Supply Chain Manager, APB), Robert Machtlinger (VP Structures, FACC), Brian Harvey (Director of Contracts, APB), Patrick Lamoria (Vice President Sales, APB), Walter Stephan (CEO, FACC), Dean Poor (Vice President Operations, APB), Bernhard Matzner (CFO, FACC), Thomas Pleli (CCO, FACC), Don Camillo (Director of European Operations, APB), Martin Bögl (Director Aerostructures Programs, FACC), Sidney Anderson (Director Operations, APB), Christian Strobl (Program Manager, FACC), Mary Dunaway (Head of Supply Chain Management and Contracts, APB) und Tim Pohlenz (Quality Assurance Manager, APB)

13 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 13 FACC employees and representatives from Aviation Partners Boeing celebrate the delivery of the 3000 th shipset of Blended Winglets. President and CEO of APB, proclaimed: Congratulations to the entire FACC team. The delivery of the 3,000 th Blended Winglet set is a momentous achievement that few in our industry get to experience. That you have reached this milestone in just the eight year of our program together, speaks to both the capability of FACC and the value of the product in the market place. APB and FACC: A partnership addicted to success The cooperation between the two aerospace suppliers began in 2002 when APB awarded a contract for the original serial production of 120 shipsets of Blended Winglets TM. In April 2010, APB extended the contract for the entire lifetime of the product and appointed FACC as the single source supplier to APB and Boeing Seattle of Blended Winglets TM for the aircraft models Boeing /-800, Boeing Business Jets, Boeing and Boeing ER. FACC now manufactures all production and retrofit Blended Winglets TM. The 3,000 shipsets were installed on Boeing airplanes for 168 airlines, among them are Southwest Airlines, Ryanair, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air Tran, Gol Airlines, West- Jet, Turkish Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air China etc. Deliveries of a similar volume are planned for the next ten years. As a subcontractor of Aviation Partners Inc., FACC have also manufactured and developed the winglet prototypes for the Airbus A320. Dean Poor, Vice President Operations, and Patrick Lamoria, Vice President Sales, both APB, rejoice together with FACC CEO Walter Stephan in the important programme milestone.

14 14 takeoff F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E FACC Honored by Embraer as a 2010 Supplier of the Year For the second consecutive year, the FACC AG was named as an Embraer Supplier of the Year. With this award the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer honors the excellent performance of FACC in quality, flexibility, delivery reliability, customer support and development in the category Interior. The award was given Mid November during the Embraer Supplier Conference in São José dos Campos/, Brazil. We all at FACC are very proud of having been chosen once again as one of Embraer s Suppliers of the Year for We achieved this prestigious award as a result of our innovative technology and high production quality that was accomplished through a major commitment from everyone at the Interior s division of FACC, commented Walter Stephan, Chief Executive Officer of FACC. The efforts undertaken by FACC have significantly contributed to an on-time installation of the Phenom 300 interior and a successful production ramp up from 1 to 30 aircraft within one year. Stephan took the occasion to thank both Embraer for their confidence in FACC and the FACC team for their hard work to accomplish the Supplier of the Year award. The Supplier of the Year is Embraer s recognition of the progress of its best suppliers, in terms of improved quality and efficiency of the products and services as well as flexibility, delivery reliability, customer support and innovation. FACC and Embraer FACC has been a supplier of Embraer since Initial orders included various interior components for the executive jets Phenom 100, Phenom 300 and Lineage In 2008, Embraer awarded FACC the contract for the development and manufacture of the complete passenger cabin of the executive jet models Legacy 450 and Legacy 500.

15 F A C C C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E takeoff 15 High Flying Red Bull Racing is world champion! From 0 to 100 in just six years: the Red Bulls took the fast lane to success. The Red Bull Racing Team saw a long-standing dream come true in the 2010 racing season when it won two Formula 1 world championship titles. These victories are the latest crowning touches to the unique success story the Austrian beverage company has had in sports. Two consecutive Sundays will become holidays for Red Bull Racing. On the last Sunday of racing for the Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, the Austrian racing team captured the drivers title to make Sebastian Vettel the youngest Formula 1 world champion of all times. And that was just one week after clinching the constructors title. Energy drink maker and team owner Dietrich Mateschitz was understandably elated. For the champion maker, it is the biggest sports triumph his corporation has ever had and a confirmation of his intensive activities as a sports sponsor. The beverage producer sponsors about 500 athletes worldwide, including many athletes involved in extreme and unusual sports of many kinds, from aerobatics, motorcycle acrobatics and cliff diving to mountain climbing and surfing. Six years have passed from the Red Bull Racing Team entering the premier arena in motor sports to reaching the summit. In 2004 Red Bull acquired the F1 racing team Jaguar Racing. From the outset, Red Bull Racing performed respectably on the racetrack. It had its first podium win in Monaco in Since then the team has had podium finishes every year. What makes Red Bull so unique from everything that preceded it is the fresh wind it brings into promoting its F1 program; for instance, the daily paddock newspaper The Red Bulletin, the Formula Una Girls in the early years and the Energy Station, which plays host to the entire paddock with its open-door policy. The 2010 racing season is the latest milestone in the team s still short Formula 1 history. With its strong driving duo that combines Mark Webber s experience with Sebastian Vettel s youthful talent, the team captured nine victories in 19 races to clinch the big double in an exciting finale: the world championship titles for drivers and constructors. Portrait of Red Bull Racing Owner: Dietrich Mateschitz Team principal: Christian Horner Chief technical officer: Adrian Newey Drivers: Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber Grand Prix participation: 106 Victories: 14 Pole positions: 20 World championship titles: 2 (drivers and constructors 2010)

16 3,000 SHIPSETS IS JUST THE TIP OF THE STORY. Our excellent partners at FACC completed the 3,000 th shipset of Blended Winglets in October, Under the steady leadership of CEO Walter Stephan, their performance has inspired us to extend our collaboration for the life of the 737-NG and 757 programs. Fly to aviationpartnersboeing.com. The future is on the wing. FACC A-4910 Ried/Austria, Fischerstraße 9 Tel. +43/59/616-0, Fax +43/59/ [email protected],