NEWS FLAVOR http://newsflavor.com/opinions/airbus-a380-what-went-wrong/ Airbus A380: What Went Wrong? [pic]Published by Miqdad Sibtain on March 12‚ 2009 in Opinions “In most airline programmes of this size – including those of our competitors – things can run a little later than originally planned.” – Airbus spokesman. “I am extremely sorry vis-à-vis investors that have placed their confidence in EADS. This announcement came as a big blow. But we will create recovery.” - Noel Forgeard
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the Airbus A380 came under fire due to manufacturing issues that lead to an almost two-year delivery delay . The Airbus CEO‚ Noel Forgeard’s overly ambitious plan‚ poor product management‚ breach of public information responsibility‚ and insider trading‚ make him my choice of worst CEO. Nicola Clark and Katrin Bennhold emphasized that a leader is not likely to be effective without planning ‚ especially for an ambitious plan like the A380. While Forgeard promised to deliver the first A380 aircraft
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INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION 2. OBJECTIVE 3. SPECIFICATION 4. CAPABILITY 5. OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY 6. STATE OF ART TECHNOLOGY 7. SUMMARY 8. REFFERENCE INTRODUCTION The Airbus A400M Atlas is a multi-national four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus as tactical with start epic capabilities. The aircraft’s maiden flight‚ originally planned for 2008‚ took place on 11 December 2009 from Seville‚ Spain. A total of 174 A400M aircraft have been ordered
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Case: Airbus A3XX: Developing the World’s Largest Commercial Largest Commercial Jet Question: 1. Who own Airbus? Who owns Boeing? a. Airbus- EADS (Germany‚ France‚ England & Spain – financially more stable)‚ Boeing (100% public-listed company – there’s shareholders issues‚ tendency when bankruptcy happens it will close shop) (3rd smaller‚ McDouglas) 2. What is the difference between Airbus and Boeing? Strategically‚ how important is the very large (VLA) aircraft market to the
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Airbus is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial jetliners and military air lifters. Airbus established in 1970‚ introduced the first wide-bodied twin engine aircraft. Airbus is recognized for its innovative design and technology‚ which offers fuel saving and maintenance advantages over its competitors. Airbus employees over 55‚000 people at sixteen sites in four European countries: Germany‚ France‚ The United Kingdom‚ and Spain. This paper contains information external
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Airbus vs. Boeing Case Analysis What would be the value of a new VLCT to both companies? In order to value the market for VLCT‚ we constructed a financial model using minimal assumptions and no outside data (See Exhibit 1). In terms of the qualitative benefits for both: * Monopoly status on VLCT market * Douglas eliminated as competition * Significantly raise barriers for new industry entrants MAJOR ASSUMPTION: This evaluation of VLCT based on each company developing the aircraft
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Simplified Valuation Analysis for the Airbus A3XX Key Assumptions as of 2008 Price per Plane Number of Planes Operating Margin $225 40 17.5% Discount Rate Assumptions (a) Risk-free Rate 6.0% 10-year US Treasury yield (p. 8) Asset Beta 0.84 Risk Premium 6.0% Discount Rate 11.0% in millions General Assumptions as of 2000 Inflation Rate 2.0% Tax Rate 38.0% Results from the Model NPV = After-tax IRR = Pre-tax IRR = # planes sold by 2019 Capacity Constraint Violated? Required Investment as of 2000
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A to Z - Abbreviations & Acronyms http://www.chipsplace.com/helpful/Airbus/A%20to%20Z.htm#Abbreviations A to Z - Abbreviations & Acronyms (complete list found in back of PH) The really short list of Airbus acronyms and abbreviations: (before you get to it try to figure out what THS is) α – Stands for ALPHA as in α PROT. Refers to Angle of Attack. ACM – Air Cycle Machine ACP – Audio Control Panel‚ allows pilot to select which radios or interphones to listen to. ADIRS - Air Data Inertial Reference
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Primary objective: Maximise shareholder wealth. Shareholder wealth is maximised by dividend payments and a capital gain through higher share price. Secondary objectives: Meet financial targets (e.g. satisfactory ROCE) Meet productivity targets Establish brands and quality standards Establish effective communication with customers‚ suppliers‚ employees. Why is Maximising Shareholder Wealth the Main Objective? 1. Wealth Maximisation Considers Cash Flows Shareholders of a company can realize
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manufacturer’s orders. 5. Competitive Rivalry: High. Boeing and Airbus compete intensely in the large passenger jet aircraft market. Boeing was the market leader for many decades‚ but recently Airbus has challenged its position. Since industry growth is slow‚ both companies fight for market share. Issues the 787 will address: Bargaining power of the airlines that place huge orders and the competitive rivalry between Boeing and Airbus have the largest impact on profitability in the aircraft industry
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