STOPOVERS

2013-2014

E-FAN

THE E-FAN TAKES OFF - NO NOISE, NO POLLUTION

Unveiled at the 2013 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, the E-Fan, the small twin-engine, carbon-fiber electric propulsion aircraft, completed its first flight in March 2014. Zodiac Aerospace has partnered with Airbus Group Innovation to supply the aircraft's electrical system and power batteries. The first E-Fans will be marketed to flying clubs and flight schools.

CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING COMFORT

Selected by Dassault for the Falcon 5X, its latest long-haul jet, the pilot seat adapts to any body shape thanks to its new design and base height. The design of the third occupant's seat has also been completely revised to offer new options and features.

MEXICO

TIJUANA PLANT

EXTENSION

The plant in Tijuana, Mexico, has been extended by more than 30,000 m² to step up production of cabin interiors for the Boeing B787 and Bombardier CSeries. At the same time, facilities in California and Marysville, in the United States, are focusing on developments for new programs for the Irkut MC-21, COMAC C919, HondaJet, Learjet 85 and Mitsubishi Regional Jet.

MORE CONFORTABLE CREW REST AREA

Teams at Zodiac Galleys & Equipment are putting the finishing touches to a new lower-deck mobile crew rest area (LDMCR) in Pilsen, and in Alkmaar where they are using a special-purpose mockup. The goal is to improve crew comfort by providing facilities where they can get ready to resume service without passing through the cabin, and also free up seats in the cabin. The Group already supplies LDMCR areas for the Airbus A33O.

ROISSY-CHARLES-DE-GAULLE

OPENING OF THE IFE REPAIR CENTER AT ROISSY

Zodiac Aerospace Services' European IFE4 equipment maintenance center at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle went into service in December 2013. It supports the Group's expansion in this growth market and supplements its North American workshops.

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