Even though the A-380 has become airworthy only recently plans are afoot to offer it as the ultimate business jet. Germany's Lufthansa Technik and Switzerland's Jet Aviation have announced that they will convert an A-380 for an undisclosed businessman rumored to be billionaire Roman Abramovich. For the full story, read the Seattle Times write-up or come to the Berlin Air Show and get inside details directly from Lufthansa Technik and Jet Aviation.
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Under funding of the European military is having an adverse impact on their ability to project power outside of Europe and is restricting mission capability. It is not a great stretch to expect the European defense industry to be feeling the pinch and to be looking for less expensive solutions to meet the needs of the customers. North American products are considerably less expensive and one can expect that European aerospace companies who supply to Europe's military will be looking for equipment and services from dollar denominated supplier. The Berlin International Air Show is a great place to make connections with Europe's OEMs.
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With Germany the second largest aerospace market outside of North America, it comes as no surprise that its largest airline Lufthansa has posted a 57 percent rise in operating profit. Lufthansa has been looking at acquiring Iberia and Alitalia airlines but is biding its time because of conditions and price for these competitors. What this does mean of course is Lufthansa is in a buying mood and U.S. OEMs should be taking note.
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will participate at the Berlin International Air Show and will moderate an international panel on Continuous Improvement among OEMS and along the aerospace supply chain. While all panelists have not been confirmed, major U.S. and European OEMs and key suppliers are expected. Many believe that continuous improvement is no longer an option but has become a critical requirement essential to survival in the increasingly competitive marketplace. Don't miss this highly anticipated panel discussion – a part of the outstanding conference program at the Berlin International Air Show.
Learn more about SME and its critical role in aerospace at www.sme.org.
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