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aerospace

Carbures announces major investment in Chinese aerospace supplier
Carbures is creating a joint venture with Guanglian Aeronautic Composite Materials Process & Equipment Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of carbon-fibre parts for the aviation sector.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Air India debuts in New Delhi
14-hour non-stop flight marks first visit to India for airplane painted in Air India’s colours.

arbures, a manufacturer of carbon-fibre composite structures and one of the newest tenants of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center, announced in March a joint venture with Guanglian Aeronautic Composite Materials Process & Equipment Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of carbon-fibre parts for the aviation sector. The creation of Harbin Carbures Guanglian Composite Aeronautic Co. will favourably impact Carbures’ growth in South Carolina, resulting in 50 new

jobs for engineers and designers at its Greenville facility. “Working with Guanglian Aeronautic, a Tier 1 company with an outstanding reputation in China, we will accelerate the production of carbon-fibre parts for Airbus over the next 10 years,” said Carbures USA CEO Ivan Contreras. “This investment will make Carbures the only Tier 2 supplier in the world with a presence in the major aviation markets of China, United States and Europe.” n

fter a 14-hour non-stop flight from Seattle, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Air India’s colours touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on 13 March. The 787 was on static display in New Delhi before debuting at India Aviation 2012 in Hyderabad on 14 March. The Dreamliner showcased was outfitted in Air India’s livery and an inviting passenger interior featuring full business and economy-class cabins.

Dreamliner is the first airplane to provide both long-distance capabilities and mid-size capacity. This capability will allow airlines like Air India to profitably operate non-stop routes to many more distant cities, providing choices preferred by the travelling public. As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. More than 800 787s are on order by 60 customers, a testament to the airplane’s unique capabilities. n
More information: www.boeing.com

Made of composites
Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 7,000 orders pending). The first delivery of these wing parts is scheduled for 2014. Following its successful contract bid for the upper parts of the wings last year with Airbus, for a total of USD600 million, KAI has consolidated its position as a strategic partner for the European manufacturer. The South Korean group has already secured USD4.8 billion worth of contracts for 2012, 65% of which relate to civil aviation. If Airbus continues with the production of its A320 until 2030, the contract could No72 April - May 2012 /

More information: www.carbures.com

Unprecedented agreement between KAI and Airbus
A record agreement of USD1.22 billion has just been signed between KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries) and the European manufacturer, Airbus. The agreement between the two organisations relates to the exclusive supply of parts for the Airbus A320 between 2012 and 2025.

generate USD1.7 billion in revenue. Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. was set up in 1999, through the consolidation of the aerospace activities of Daewoo Heavy Industries, Samsung Aerospace and Hyundai Space & Aircraft. In 2000, the Korean government officially designated KAI as its sole approved intermediary for the aerospace industry and defence in South Korea. n
Sources: Corée Affaires More information: www.coreeaffaires.com

his unprecedented agreement between Airbus and KAI was signed in France on 20 March and relates to the delivery by

the South Korean company of the wing bottom panels for the most popular Airbus aircraft, the A320 (4,000 currently in operation with

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