Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Globalization:
the process
by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange. (BBC.com)
It has been said that arguing against globalisation is like arguing against the laws of gravity -Kofi Annan
(-www.Un.org)
Globalisation has levelled the competitive playing fields between industrial and emerging market countries.
-Friedman. T (2005)
Industry overview
abbb.org;(May 2013)
Economic factors
abbb.org;(May 2013)
(Airbus.com)
International Arrivals
UNWTO
Rank Country Region[5] International tourist arrivals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 International tourist arrivals 81.6 million 62.7 million 57.6 million 56.2 million 46.1 million 34.7 million 28.4 million 29.3 million 22.7 million 24.7 million Change (2011 to 2012) 1.80% 6.80% 0.30% 2.70% 0.50% 3.00% 7.30% -0.10% 13.40% 1.30% Change (2010 to 2011) 5.00% 4.90% 3.40% 6.60% 5.70% 10.50% 5.50% 3.60% 11.90% 0.60%
France United States China Spain Italy Turkey Germany United Kingdom Russia Malaysia
Europe North America Asia Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Asia
83.0 million 67.0 million 57.7 million 57.7 million 46.4 million 35.7 million 30.4 million 29.3 million 25.7 million 25.0 million
Environmental factors
Social factors
25% composite sites, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, saving 1.5 tonnes of weight. maximum take off weight 560, 000kg less fuel burn, less than 3 litres per passenger per 100kms Certified the most quietest flight with 17 EPNdB ICAO standard. Higher capacity to relieve congestion. Specifically for hub to hub flights.
(airbus.com)
25% step change in fuel efficiency. 53% of composite structures with titanium and advanced aluminum alloys.
Compared to current CAEP6 (Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection) regulations. 99 % below the hydrocarbons limit. 86 % below carbon monoxide (CO) limit. 60 % below the smoke limit. 35 % below the mono-nitrogen oxide (NOx) limit. It is up to 16dB below the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) limits. (airbus.com)
The duopoly
(Centreforaviation.com)
(engtechmag.wordpress.com)
(pdxlight.com)
(aviationweek.com)
(Boeing.com\randy)
Product portrayal
(Flightinternational.com)
Future of Airbus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfCHYAyzuGU&list=PL5346E20B33A46A43
Future of Airbus
Conclusion:
On going Frustration in aviation Fuel, Pollution control, Personnel cutbacks, Global economic woes and Recurring safety lapses. Continuous development/innovation with future projection is required which will reduce cost structures, eliminate inefficiencies and increase productivity to the greatest extent possible (e.g., technological, social cultural and ecological applications). Collaboration among big players like Airbus, Boeing and Embraer should be welcomed by all stakeholder for the greater good of mankind and nature. (Memorandum of understanding agreement, aviation biofuel)
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