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Video: ‘Airbus ROPS’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes ROPS, a system on Airbus planes that helps with landings. Have you ever heard of it? Do you know much about it? Watch the video below to find out!.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What does ROPS stand for?
  2. Why is this an important system?
  3. What does the system do?
  4. What information does ROPS have access to, to help it function?
  5. What’s the star feature of ROPS?
  6. What ROPS innovations are there on the A350?

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Airbus ROPS: Landing within the runway length in all conditions

Airbus’ patented Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) – certified for the company’s A320, A330, A350 and A380 families of aircraft – increases pilots’ situational awareness during landing, reduces exposure to runway excursion risk, and if necessary, provides active protection.

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Video answers: ‘Iran buys Airbus’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. They ordered 118 aircraft and they’ll be delivered between 2016 and 2023.
  2. It was historic because it was the first official order from Iranian airlines to western companies.
  3. The next step is to draw up a purchase order which finalises the details of the order.
  4. They’re buying planes for both types of operations, but two thirds of their order is for widebody planes.
  5. It’s significant because Iran will need 400 – 500 new aircraft in the next 15 years and Airbus could establish a bigger market share in the region with more orders from Iran.

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Video: ‘Iran buys Airbus’

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Here’s a video that reports on the deal between Airbus and Iran Air to help modernise their fleet after the recent removal of sanctions against the country.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How many aircraft did Iran Air order and when are these orders going to be delivered?
  2. Why was this order historic, according to the video?
  3. What’s the next step in the process?
  4. Is Iran Air buying planes for short-haul or long-haul operations?
  5. Why is this a ‘significant’ step for Airbus?

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Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

In a significant step for modernising Iran’s commercial aviation sector, Iranian officials have signed two agreements with Airbus at the Elysée Palace during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France. One agreement covers Iran Air’s acquisition of 118 Airbus jetliners – 73 widebodies and 45 single-aisle aircraft – and includes pilot and maintenance training and support services.

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Video answers: ‘737 MAX unveiling’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It has a split wing tip and heavier, more fuel efficient engines.
  2. It will be able to make transatlantic crossings, which is something that low cost carriers want to do.
  3. The A320neo is the 737 MAX’s direct competitor.
  4. It has 4400 orders already.
  5. Comparing total orders, Airbus had a more successful 2015 with 1079 orders versus 655 for Boeing.

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Video: ‘737 MAX unveiling’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on the unveiling of the new 737 MAX this week.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s different about this version of the 737?
  2. What effect will this have on possible routes?
  3. What plane is the 737 MAX’s direct competitor?
  4. How many orders does this competitor already have?
  5. Which manufacturer had a more successful 2015?

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Boeing unveils new 737| CNBC International

CNBC’s Phil Han reports on Boeing’s brand new 737-MAX and how it stacks up against the Airbus A320 family. Subscribe to CNBC International: http://bit.ly/1eiWsDq Like us on CNBC’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Follow us on CNBC’s Twitter accounts https://twitter.com/CNBCWorld https://twitter.com/CNBC

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Video answers: ‘A320neo certification update’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. The Europeasn Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe and the FAA in the US.
  2. It’s a requirement for all new planes before they can go into commercial service.
  3. It’s 20% more fuel efficient.
  4. Testing was conducted in very hot conditions, in extreme crosswinds and with high vibrations.
  5. Airbus is testing that there is no regression in the other ‘old’ systems on the plane, to be sure they also perform as expected.
  6. The first delivery is expected by the end of 2015.

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