The Making of Airbus A380: A Triumph of Science and Engineering


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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.

Case Details:

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Case Code : OPER056 For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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Case Length : 13 Pages
Period : 1999-2006
Organization : Airbus, Boeing
Pub Date : 2006
Teaching Note : Not Available
Countries : France, Germany, Spain
Industry : Aircraft Manufacturing

Abstract:

In 1999, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus initiated the A380 project to manufacture the world's first double-decker aircraft with a passenger seating capacity of more than 800. Airbus adopted a decentralized manufacturing process. The centers which manufactured various parts were spread out across Europe and the final assembly was done at Toulouse, France. Materials like composites and GLARE, which reduced the overall weight of the aircraft, were used in the manufacture of the A380. The case details the design and manufacturing process of A380. It also highlights the technical features of the aircraft.

Issues:

» Study the design and manufacturing process of Airbus 380

» Examine the technical features of the aircraft

Contents:

  Page No.
Introduction 1
Background Note 2
Manufacturing A380 4
The Materials Used 4
The Technologies Used 5
Final Assembly 6
The Project Cost 7
The Road Ahead 8
Exhibits 10

Keywords:

Airbus, Boeing, Technology Development, Aircraft Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Collaborative Environment, Composite Material, Aircraft Design, Technological Innovation, Aerospace Industry, GLARE, Carbon-fiber Reinforced Plastic, Modular Avionics, Power-by-wire Flight Controls, Aircraft Assembly, Models of A380

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