Aerospace

Airbus will auction off 500 A380 parts in October 2022.

As we all know, the Airbus A380 is one of the world’s largest aircraft, and it has captured the interest of many aviation passengers. However, due to reduced market demand for routes and traffic, this aircraft is progressively being phased out of manufacturing.

Airbus will sell 500 A380 parts for the benefit of the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage organisation on October 13, 14, and 15, 2022.

The MSN 13 A380 aircraft was decommissioned from Emirates Airlines. Following the breakdown of MSN 13 by TARMAC Aerosave, the auction’s partner, these parts were chosen. Lamps, the bar, steps, handrails, trolleys, seats, paddles, and even the cockpit rescue rope: almost 500 things, largely from the interior of this iconic aircraft, will be auctioned off in Toulouse and online under the hammer of Maître Labarbe.

The vast bulk of the pieces are from the Airbus A380 MSN13, which entered service in 2008 and was methodically dismantled in 2021 by TARMAC Aerosave, the world leader in the sustainable management of aircraft end of life, from maintenance to recycling, as seen in the video below.

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TARMAC Aerosave has been implementing the most environmentally friendly techniques for the dismantling and recycling of aircraft and engines since its founding in 2007 by Airbus, Safran, and Suez. According to current European rules, the techniques used allow for a recovery rate of more than 90% of the aircraft.

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TARMAC Aerosave is the European leader in storage and a key player in aircraft transition and maintenance, in addition to its aircraft and engine recycling activities. Here’s a video of these four activities.

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Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.