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ExpectationsExtend Your

The title page shows FACC‘s new key visual. This out-of-the-ordinary combination of elements and their precise interaction symbolize that FACC has the right solution for any challenging task, however unusual it may be.

IMPRINT: Published by: FACC AG, Fischerstraße 9, A-4910 Ried/Austria. Editorial staff: Walter Stephan, Robert Machtlinger, Andrea Schachinger. Layout & graphic con-cept: Reichl und Partner, Linz. Photos: Airbus Toulouse, MAG Erlanger, Alois Furtner Ried, COMAC Shanghai, Frost & Sullivan, Aviation Partners Boeing Seattle, scalaria St. Wolfgang, FACC Ried.

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Walter A. StephanChief Executive Officer of FACC AG

A strong FACC through common values

accepting responsibility, recognising performance and success, making de-cisions quickly and on your own initiati-ve. What unites us is our commitment to actively and passionately seek the best solutions and be a reliable partner for our customers.

It’s chocks away for the aviation indust-ry. Nevertheless we must not ignore the changes in our environment. The politi-cal and economic framework conditions are not getting any easier, which in the end will also affect air travel, including our customers and “our” FACC.

We are taking on a lot, but above all we are taking on responsibility. With com-mon values and common goals in mind we will continue to successfully over-come challenges in the future.

Yours,

Dear Readers,

In the latest edition of “take off” we want to surprise you with an innovation of a slightly different kind. It reflects our company’s dy-namic course very clearly: the new corporate identity of FACC AG.

Over the years FACC has established itself as a preferred partner in the avia-tion industry. The new corporate identi-ty builds on proven material, developed and given a modern twist adapted to the partnership-based, solution-oriented management of the company. The de-sign process included an intense exami-nation of our competences, values and goals, and resulted in a bold directive: “Extend Your Expectations”. This directi-ve is intended to confidently proclaim to the public that we fulfil the high expec-tations of our customers and often even exceed them. But we also want to im-plement specific HR measures to meet the expectations of our employees and create for them an ideal environment for their day-to-day work and their career paths at FACC.

This attitude of expectation is also ap-plied to our own self-image, our corpo-rate culture. The strong growth – and here I would like to point out the plea-sing 31% increase in turnover in the last financial year – has led to a large incre-ase in employees, both nationally and internationally. Over 2000 employees from 35 nations work at the various lo-cations in Austria and abroad. Together in a strong team they have achieved numerous successes, from production start-up of the various projects on the aircraft programs of Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, and record figures in de-velopment performance, to first delivery of important components for the A350 XWB. Now there are new major orders from our global customers to be dealt with. Global action across borders and cultures is required. Particularly in such an international environment, I consider it all the more important that every em-ployee speaks the FACC language. The motto “Extend Your Expectations” is in-tended to be a powerful and permanent reminder to each and every employee at FACC of their obligation to fulfil the ex-pectations placed upon them. Working in the aviation industry means always

4 – 5 FACC: NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY

FACC heads into the future with a clear strategy and a new corporate identity

6 – 7 AIRbus A350 XWb

Winglet and spoiler production ready for takeoff

10 – 11 FACC CERTIFIED

FACC successfully completes quality and environmental certifications

8 – 9 EVENT: WING TALK

Unusual partnership evening in Salzburg

7 NEW ORDER FOR A321

FACC to manufacture outboard flaps

11 ROLLs-ROYCE

Supply chain executives pay visit to FACC

12 – 13 COMAC C919

FACC winglets and spoilers for China‘s highflyer

19 sCALARIA AIR ChALLENGE

Flying over Lake Wolfgang and the surrounding mountains

18 FACC buILDs TEChNOLOGY CENTER

New hub for global R&D activities

16 – 17 FACC WINs MuLTIPLE AWARDs!

Frost & Sullivan AwardPlatinum Performance Status from APB

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14 – 15 suPPLIER AWARD

FACC presents awards to best suppliers

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Pilot. Passion. Partnership.

FACC takes off for the future with a clearly

defined corporate strategy and a new

communicative identity

3 key visuals for our 3 divisions

Aerostructures Engines & Nacelles Interiorsfacc facc facc

Aerostructures Engines & Nacelles Interiorsfacc facc facc

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Consider everything. Implement the best.

Only the sky is the limit.

Take off: How is FACC organized in

order to provide enhanced customer

benefit?

Machtlinger: We pool our core com-

petences in three divisions. FACC Ae-

rostructures develops and produces

various different components for pri-

mary and secondary aircraft structures.

FACC Engines & Nacelles is the efficient

partner for composite component so-

lutions for aircraft engine environments.

And FACC Interiors specializes in cabin

interior solutions.

In addition, FACC has increasingly po-

sitioned itself as a partner for turnkey

solutions. By offering ready-to-install

component assemblies and systems in

each of its divisions, FACC generates

added value for its customers.

Take off: So „Extend Your Expecta-

tions“ is something customers can

bank on?

Machtlinger: Yes, that is also one of

our central messages within the scope

off magazine constitutes the foundati-

on?

Machtlinger: Exactly. In a nutshell,

our main directions of thrust are: The

continued extension of our portfolio

of products and services, as we, as a

provider of integrated solutions for the

aeronautics industry, strive to fulfil the

expectations of our customers. In addi-

tion, we aim to expand our global pre-

sence and achieve profitable growth.

„Extend Your Expecta-tions.“

Wherever people board a plane these days, they are more than likely to be surrounded by FACC components. No other aeronau-tical supplier has its lightweight components installed in so many different aircraft models. Fo-cusing on providing maximum benefit to its customers, FACC continues on its successful flight path. Its clearly defined strategy constitutes the foundation, while its new corporate identity serves as a distinctive hallmark of its

dynamic drive. We spoke with Robert Machtlinger, COO at FACC.

„Preferred partner.“Take off: FACC is ready to take off for

the future. What is the objective?

Machtlinger: As a Tier-1 supplier, we

strive to be the preferred partner for

manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft

engines around the globe as well as for

their suppliers.

Take off: And the defined strategy al-

ready featured in issue 28 of our Take

of our new corporate identity.

Take off: ... which certainly includes

more than that?

Machtlinger: Of course. Hand in hand

with the corporate strategy, we elabo-

rated a comprehensive communication

concept that covers all parameters –

from positioning, logo, visuals, claim,

to brochures, presentation documents,

and to our new website. But why don‘t

you visit www.facc.com and see for

yourself.

Take off: Another thing that‘s new is

FACC‘s claim: „Pilot. Passion. Partner-

ship.“

Machtlinger:It is also our central pro-

mise to customers and expresses what

FACC stands for:

In its role as a Pilot, FACC pinpoints the

best solution. Passion is the emotion

that drives us forward. FACC‘s em-

ployees incessantly grow and develop

themselves and FACC‘s solutions. And

in a Partnership on equal footing, we

work as reliable team players.

„We only remember what surprises us“Take off: The implementation features a

highly unique imagery?

Machtlinger: „Nature is our model.

Consider everything, implement the

best, only the sky is the limit“. This is

how one could describe lightweight

construction for aeronautical enginee-

ring in general terms. Inspired by this

vision, our imagery, including surprising

associations between elements, implies

that we at FACC have the right solution

for every challenge, however uncom-

mon it may be. The four key visuals

symbolizing the group and its three

divisions serve as eyecatchers on our

brochures and our website.

„Soar with us to new heights.“Take off: FACC‘s staff members are

also a key part of its communications?

Machtlinger: Absolutely. After all, our

business success depends on them.

Mottoed „Soar with us to new heights“,

a special concept bundles FACC‘s nu-

merous activities in this field. It provides

information and assistance to new em-

ployees and defines the values that we

as a team act on.

After all, we at FACC believe that thin-

king and acting according to common

values and toward common objectives

is the best way to achieve success.

A consistent corporate identity, as an

expression of the corporate culture that

we share, serves as an important rein-

forcing element, giving FACC a distincti-

ve image within the industry.

Take off: Thank you for this interview.

Competence in composites, structured into 3 divisions

Development and production of inno-vative control surfaces, wing compo-nents, and fairings.

Highly functional components in the aircraft engine environment and for nacelles and fairings.

Forward-looking interior solutions for passenger aircraft and freighters, business jets and helicopters.

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New order:Automated Laying: With this order, FACC is also taking another step for-ward in production technology and is introducing automated laying in com-ponent production. With advanced tape laying the individual composite layers for the flap components are layered flat and automatically. The parts are then formed over a warmed “stamp” into the relevant geomet-ry, e.g. u-shape. This hot forming process saves the tedious manual draping of layers and precision and efficiency are further increased.

SpoilerDelivery of the spoilers is in the final stages of start-up. As a Tier-1 supplier, FACC has provided support for the develop-ment and ensured industrialisation from construction of the tools to manufacture of the spoilers. “The collaboration with Airbus in the course of the development, qualification and production start-up was as expected very good”, concluded Andreas Furthmayr, Vice President Division Aerostructures.

Constructive collaboration: In terms of development, FACC was able to contribute its expertise in the field of Airbus long-haul aircraft, especially as the company was also responsible for the spoilers for the A330 und A340. Originally the same construction principle was intended. In cooperation with Airbus it was possible to reduce the complexity of the RTM (= Resin Transfer Moulding) component in line with the special requirements. A combination of integrated composite and alu-minium fittings proved the most efficient solution.

Qualified cooperation: Another challenge was certification. The official requirements for approval of long-haul aircraft and their components become more stringent with each aircraft generation. FACC satisfied the complex certification process according to the latest requirements without massive impact on the schedule.

FACC – European Support Partner: In the global world of aircraft manufac-turers and of FACC’s customers, sales market oriented thinking is essential. FACC is to manufacture sets for 150 aircraft in its plant in Austria. As Euro-pean Support Partner of Airbus, FACC will parallel to the manufacture in Austria accompany the industrialization and the production ramp-up of the spoilers at an Asian Airbus supplier and thus support Airbus in the fulfillment of its offset obli-gations in this important growth region. Airbus thereby gets the guarantee of an uninterrupted manufacturing process as well as of a fully industrialised product in line with the high FACC standards.

WingletsWith this life-of-program contract, FACC is demonstrating its competence as a Tier-1 supplier for the next generation of Airbus long-haul aircraft. Under the con-tract, FACC is responsible for the deve-lopment, qualification including testing, the design and manufacture of the pro-duction tools as well as production and assembly of the individual components to create a system ready-to-install.

With its A350 XWB Airbus places a modern next generation long-range aircraft on the market. And

on board are FACC components from all three divisions. FACC Engines & Nacelles is supplying

weight-optimised translating sleeves and engine components; FACC Interiors provides passenger

door lining, smoke detection covers and overhead stowage compartments. And the spoilers and

winglets are provided by FACC Aerostructures. Here it is: green light for production

For one A350 XWB FACC supplies 16 different spoiler components - 14 spoilers, 2 droop panels

Winglet elements: FACC supplies each component to another Airbus plant.

Full scale tests challenge: The constant expansion of the perfor-mance portfolio is part of FACC cor-porate strategy. So for the first time on parts of this size – the largest compo-nent measures six metres - full scale tests are being carried out at FACC. This involves subjecting the complete winglet system to static and dynamic testing for resilience, fatigue and endu-rance, up to mechanical failure.

Airbus A321 Outer Flaps

Weight reduction challenge: Lightness is the top priority. The FACC enginee-ring specialists in cooperation with the Airbus team managed to reduce the weight significantly over the course of the development process, thus making a major contribution towards increasing efficiency and saving on fuel for the aircraft.

The coordination challenge: At peak times over 100 engineering experts were working on the project at several locations across Europe. In addi-tion to the FACC engineering centres in Austria and Bratislava, an FACC deve-lopment team was also deployed on site at Airbus in Filton/UK. FACC proved im-pressively that the efficient completion of even extensive work projects spanning numerous locations and companies is well within its capabilities.The Europe-wide dimension of the pro-ject is also demonstrated by the delivery logistics. The butt strips go to Brough-ton/UK. The wings will then be further processed in Germany’s Bremen plant; here the wingtips will join them before the winglets are mounted in Toulouse in France. For FACC as a seasoned delive-ry partner of Airbus, this is no problem.

Building on the long years of suc-cessful cooperation on various Airbus programmes, FACC was selected by Airbus to provide the outer flaps for the A321 and took over the project from the German Airbus works in

Stade (Composite parts) and Bremen (Assembly). Higher production rates due to increased demand for this type of aircraft and the associated capacity considerations at Airbus (make or buy analysis) were the triggers for the trans-fer. This order is of particular significance for FACC and enables the composite specialist to apply its long years of ex-perience to the design, development and production of wing components for the models of the Airbus A320 family. The contract provides for deliveries over a period of several years.

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Advanced Tape Laying: FACC is forging ahead in automation.

Airbus A350 XWB

FACC Winglets and Spoilers: green light for

production.

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Delighted with a successful event: FACC CEO Walter Stephan, moderator Karin

Keglevich (right) with the organising team.

A meeting of experts: (from left to right) Shane Fleming and Lance Parcell from

Cytec, Chris Hall from Boeing, Elias Merra-we and Patrick Fahmy from Bombardier.

The Russian aviation industry was represented by Irina Kosheleva, Executive Vice President, and Anatoly Gaydanskiy,

President of Aerocomposit.

FACC CEO Walter A. Stephan thanked Provincial Minister Viktor Sigl (left) for

the years of support.

Arriving direct from Abu Dhabi: Carsten Kessler from Strata (right), here in discus-

sion with FACC COO Robert Machtlinger.

Bernd Schmeling, Airbus Procurement (right) talking shop with Shane Fleming, Cytec (center) and Christian Klein from

aerotec magazine.

FACC CFO Minfen Gu in discussion with Austrian Provincial Minister Viktor Sigl.

Music to the ears was provided by the string quartet’s rendering of Wolfgang

Amadeus Mozart.

Event: Wing Talk

In the spotlight were the winglets for the new Airbus A350 XWB. Together with Airbus, FACC AG celebrated the milestone of starting the production of the first components. Other stars of the event were new technologies and products which FACC has developed in cooperation with its customers: the weight-optimised spoiler for the Boeing 787 and A350 XWB as well as the in-novative fuel-saving blended winglets for the Boeing 737.

Many of the 200 honoured guests had travelled a long way to attend. But the guests included not only representati-ves of international customers, suppliers and business partners of FACC but also numerous representatives of Austrian politics and economy. In his welcoming speech, Walter A. Stephan, CEO of FACC AG, stressed the excellent colla-boration with the valued business part-ners and the outstanding performance of his company. Words of praise for

On the Wings of PartnershipGuests from all over the world

joined FACC on July 6 to celeb-rate the success of its long-term partnerships. Spirits were justi-fiably high in the unique setting

of Salzburg’s Hangar-7.

Boeing and FACC celebrated joint successes.

There was a festive mood at the FACC „Wing Talk“ event in Red Bull Hangar-7.

Enjoying the atmosphere in Hangar-7:Donn Paul and Jay Wall from Goodrich

Aerostructures.

the FACC team also came from custo-mer Airbus, as Klaus Richter, Executive Vice President Procurement, offered his congratulations on an important mile-stone in the A350 XWB winglet project. Boeing representative Cliff Hall illumina-ted in his speech the joint success in the 787 aircraft program. Viktor Sigl, Provin-cial Minister of Upper Austria, appeared to represent the regional government of Upper Austria and expressed his ad-miration for the intense, pioneering re-search activities of FACC as a globally active aviation industry supplier and stressed FACC’s significant contribution to the economic and research location of Upper Austria and future-oriented jobs in the region.

Cliff Hall/Boeing (2nd left) and Klaus Richter/Airbus (3rd left) praised the FACC

team for the excellent teamwork.

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In advance of the FACC event “Wing Talk” on 5/6 July the fifth “FACC Technical Colloquium” was held in Salzburg on the subject of “Advances in Composites”. The 70 participants had the chance to attend very interesting presentations from 15 speakers. After an introductory address on the first day by Johannes Noisternig (Vice President of Engineering Solutions, FACC AG), the first presentation was a comprehensive overview of composite

material production strategies in the aviation industry. This was followed by presentations on production methods and material characterisation by re-search partners of FACC AG (Univer-sity of Leoben, University of Rapperswil) and industry companies (Cytec, Euro-copter). The second day was opened by Walter Stephan (CEO FACC AG) and concentrated on the topic of simulation in the areas of structure mechanics

FACC Technical Colloquium “Advances in Composites”

and manufacturing, presented by the Munich-based Chair of Carbon Com-posites, the JKU Linz und the Polymer Competence Center Leoben – also research partners of FACC AG. There were also representatives from the Uni-versities Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. The event was rounded off by a report on perspectives for the future in the avi-ation industry. More information under www.facc.com/en/News/Events.

A high-ranking delegation from Rolls-Royce visited FACC at the beginning of July: in the course of their

European tour, supply chain executives from the engine manufacturer visited selected main suppliers – including FACC - to check the status of their col-laboration and define strategy goals for the future.

The agenda included discussion on all aspects of the collab-oration with FACC on the various engine programmes, pos-sibilities to extend the cooperation and new technologies. FACC presented their latest research activities in the field of

Representatives of Rolls-Royce and FACC discussed their strategic collaboration: Robert Braunsberger (VP Engines & Nacelles, FACC), Jeremy Westlake (EVP Fi-nance, GTSC), Richard Harcourt (EVP Rotatives, GTSC), Chris Cholerton (EVP Fans, GTSC), Robert Machtlinger (COO, FACC), Walter Stephan (CEO, FACC),

Alain Michaelis (President GTSC and Deputy Chief Operating Officer), Steve Churchhouse (EVP Supply Chain Development, GTSC), Dominic Horwood (EVP TS&D), Andy Greasley (EVP Purchase, GTSC), James Partington (Global Commodity Leader PPES, GTSC), Günter Nelböck (Director Engine Programs, FACC),

Stewart Morris (Global Purchasing Executive, Fans, GTSC), Johannes Noisternig (VP Engineering, FACC)

New Quality and Environmental Certifications at FACC

Rolls-Royce: Supply Chain Executives visit FACC

In the recent past, FACC successfully prepared, executed, and completed two certifications. The quality certification guarantees documented safety to customers; the environmental certification

constitutes another of FACC‘s contributions toward „clean skies“.

Both certification procedures were car-ried out in cooperation with Quality Austria. Auditors Manfred Leser, Gerald Perschler and Martin Nussbaumer sup-ported FACC‘s staff with their expertise and thus contributed substantially to their successful completion.

Quality management to EN9100:2008. FACC has now successfully realigned its quality management according to this standard. The aviation-specific indus-try standard based on EN9100:2008 may in fact be the strictest of all market sectors worldwide. It forms an integral part of any contract with customers, and compliance with it is mandatory for FACC. This documented safety cons-titutes one of the key factors that help ensure long-term customer satisfaction and is consistent with FACC‘s funda-

mental quality principle: „Deliver Value To The Customer – On Time, Cost And Quality“. After all, at FACC, quality forms the basis for lasting success in the aero-nautics industry.

Environmental manage-ment system to ISO 14.001 In order to clearly document FACC‘s and its staff‘s expertise and sense of respon-sibility regarding environmental protec-tion also to the general public, FACC im-plemented, for the first time in company history, an environmental management system to the ISO 14.001 standard. In accordance with its motto „A Clean Way To The Sky“, FACC hereby de-monstrates that its lightweight products are made according to environmentally compatible and safe manufacturing me-thods and help ensure that, despite a marked increase in air traffic, aviation-

complex modules and primary structures which would be very well suited to application in engines of the next genera-tion. The key technologies here are moving towards a higher degree of composites in aero engines which should further improve the safety, weight, efficiency and performance level of the engines.

To round off their visit the delegation visited the individual plants and were impressed by the advanced fibre-reinforced technology and the extensive development and manufactur-ing competences of FACC.

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Vienna, 15 May 2012

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Quality Austria Training, Certification and Evaluation Ltd. awards this Quality Austria Certificate to the following organisation(s):

Date of initial issue EN 9100: 6 July 2004

Date of initial issue ISO 9001: 6 July 2004

The assessment was performed in compliance with EN 9104:2006 and Transition SR-001.

Certificate-Registration No.: 00022/0

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FACC AGA-4910 Ried im Innkreis, Fischerstrasse 9

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Design and Manufacture of Composite and Metallic Parts for Aircraft, Engines and Appliances and Subassemblies/Assemblies

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMcomplying with the requirements of standard

EN 9100:2009 incl. product design (technically equivalent to AS 9100:C and JISQ 9100:2009)including the requirements of

ISO 9001:2008

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The validity of the Quality Austria Certificate will be maintained via annual surveillance audits and one renewal audit after three years.

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Quality Austria Training, Certification and Evaluation Ltd.

Vienna, 15 May 2012

Date of initial issue: 15 May 2012

Valid until: 14 May 2015

Quality Austria Training, Certification and Evaluation Ltd. awards this Quality Austria Certificate to the following organisation(s):

Registration No.: 01784/0

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FACC AGA-4910 Ried im Innkreis, Fischerstrasse 9

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Design and Manufacture of Composite and Metallic Parts for Aircraft, Engines and Appliances and Subassemblies/Assemblies

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMcomplying with the requirements of standard

ISO 14001:2004

induced emissions remain at a constant level. No other industry can make such a claim! At FACC, environmental responsi-bility and the health of its workforce are considered as paramount priorities. The frugal use of resources from raw materi-als to electric power, water, or heat con-stitutes another important cornerstone of its policies.An essential part of both certifications is the commitment made by the Executive Board, on behalf of the entire organizati-on and all of its staff members, to com-ply with the high standards and continue to improve on them to the extent that is technically feasible.

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Representatives from COMAC, SAMC and FACC at the signing ceremony of the C919 spoiler and winglet contract.

Extend Your Expectations

Take off: The winglets and spoilers contract for the C919 is not your first joint project with COMAC?Brunner: That‘s right! Before becoming director of Aerostructures programs, I was business development manager at FACC Interiors for almost two and a half years. In this function, I accompanied a large-scale project in cooperation with our Chinese customer.

Take off: What were your impressions regarding the cooperation, but also with respect to differences in languages and cultures?Brunner: There are definitely diffe-rences, but we have long learned to deal with them. In the course of the project management, we had an inten-sive exchange with the engineers from

COMAC, both at FACC in Austria as well as on-site. Building on this long-standing cooperation, we are far ahead in terms of experience.

Take off: Experience and expertise which might also be of interest to other aircraft manufacturers?Brunner: Absolutely! From Engines & Nacelles to Interiors and Aerostructures: we, like no other aeronautical supplier, combine aircraft and production exper-tise with China-specific competency. This way, we are able to reliably assist Western aircraft manufacturers with offset obligations in this growth market.

Take off: How often do you personally visit COMAC in Shanghai?Brunner: Every two to three months.

Take off: And what are your personal impressions of this metropolis?Brunner: Its dynamism is absolutely fascinating. You can feel the passion of wanting to move forward. Despite its size, Shanghai to me is an extremely friendly city with a very homely atmos-phere. It makes you feel at home and very safe.

An interview with Roland

Brunner

Whether in business, space travel, or sports: the Middle

Kingdom is on its way to the top. Accordingly, in the next

twenty years, China will also be needing more than 4,000

passenger aircraft to meet its aviation demand. The COMAC

C919 is already the second passenger aircraft to be

developed and built entirely in China. And it is already the

second time that FACC is on board.

This classically dimensioned (length ap-prox. 38 m, wingspan approx. 35 m) twin-engine medium-haul aircraft will seat from 156 to 190 passengers, de-pending on the respective configuration. FACC has maintained a long-standing cooperation with the manufacturer of the C919. After all, FACC also de- veloped and industrialized the interior for the ARJ21 the first-ever Chinese pas-senger aircraft.

FACC winglets und spoilers. FACC was also chosen as the partner for the development of fuel-saving winglets and composite spoilers on the wings. The scope of this contract includes the

China‘s Highflier

entire development of the components, the development and construction of all manufacturing tools, and the entire in-dustrialization, plus the production and delivery of the first shipset. In addition, there exists an option for a life-of-pro-gram production contract.

Project progressing rapidly In spring 2010, FACC received COMAC‘s inquiry. Based on a memorandum of un-derstanding, the co-location phase was kicked off in July 2011. Since then, spe-cialists from FACC have been on site in Shanghai on a continuous basis. June 20, 2012, marked the official signing of the contract. Currently, the project is in its so-called joint definition phase during which the interfaces to the partly global manufac-turers and producers of adjacent com-ponents (wing structure, hydraulics, ac-tuators, etc.) are fine-tuned. The delivery of the first components has been sche-duled for early 2013.

By securing another order from China‘s

FACC winglets and spoilers for COMAC C919

In 2010, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) pre-sented a first prototype model at the aeronautics expo in Zhuhai. The C in the type designation stands for China, while also implying equal standing with major aircraft manu-facturers Airbus and Boeing („A B C“). The first ‚9‘ suggests ‚eternity‘ in Chinese culture, while 19(0) refers to the proposed maximum number of passengers.

COMAC C919.

aeronautical sector, FACC has further consolidated its reputation as globally preferred partner, offering expertise, ex-perience, and access in this interesting market.

Among Western companies, FACC has a pilot function when it comes to expe-rience in and cooperation with China. We asked Roland Brunner, Director of Aerostructures programs at FACC.

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integrity of our suppliers to provide not only 100% quality but also an ‘on-time’ delivery service. It is equally important that we recognise and salute our ma-nufacturing partners; because without their diligent, meticulous and conscien-tious commitment to supply the finest products and materials we would not be able to develop design and manu-facture our composite components and systems for civil aircraft. These annual awards provide us with an opportuni-ty to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to such businesses, who are absolutely supportive in our underta-kings for excellence in this ever deman-ding industry.”

Contribution to „Total Cus-tomer Satisfaction“. With the annual “Excellent Supplier Awards”, FACC publicly recognises and rewards optimum suppliers within its own supply chain. The company iden-tifies those who are totally dependab-le, trustworthy and contribute greatly towards it’s ultimate goal of Total Cus-tomer Satisfaction. By achieving and maintaining exceptional performances, these particular suppliers are essential for ensuring the future success of them-selves and FACC.

A company relies on its suppliers to ensure quality, competitive-ness and customer satisfaction; therefore making a significant contribution to the company’s business success. FACC AG has honoured three of their suppliers for exceptional commitment and exemplary performance with an “Excellent Supplier Award 2011” in Gold, Silver and Bron-ze. In addition, an organisation has also been chosen to receive a “Special Performance Award” in recognition of their services and total support.

Excellence in every respect. The main nomination selection criterion for an FACC “Excellent Supplier Award” is the continual provision of both high

quality products and reliable adherence to delivery requirements. Additional fac-tors also taken into consideration are: customer service, flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to develop, accept and implement cost-saving and process-op-timising measures. The „Special Perfor-mance Award” is presented to a supplier and/or organisation whose performance cannot be measured by conventional methods, but have consistently shown outstanding commitment to both FACC and its customers. Efficient and reliable.The Director of Purchasing Mr. Rudolf Leitner stated that: “It is imperative to FACC’s accomplishments and high-standing within the ever-challenging, ever-changing and developing aviation industry that we can rely totally on the

FACC presents awards to the best suppliersSupplier Award 2011

GOLD: Align Aerospace; located in Collegien, Paris, France.Align Aerospace is a leading supplier of hardware and related components to a broad range of aerospace and defense OEMs and their subcontractors through-

out the world.

BRONZE: Scheinecker GmbH; located in Wels, Austria.Scheinecker GmbH is one of the leading Austrian companies in the manufac-ture of special tools, manufacturing of standard tools, CNC tool sharpening

service providers and international brand of tools.

SILVER: Airsigna GmbH & co KG; located in Bremen-Mahndorf Germany.Airsigna GmbH & co KG has 20 years’ experience in the development,

production of lights and signs for the aircraft industry. The product portfolio includes exit signs, emergency lights, information signs, reading lights, lights

and panel, maintenance and cargo lights, wiring looms and LED lights for the aircraft industry.

SPECIAL Performance Award: DFM Technologies GmbH; located in Rohr-bach-Gölsen, Austria, specialises in the design, calculation, engineering, model-ling, tool design, prototyping and preproduction series; working in all areas of

the aviation industry, machine and equipment engineering.

Hand-over of the FACC Excellent Supplier Award in Gold to Align Aerospace. (from left to right) Anita Klingseisen, Fastener Buyer, FACC; Dennis Catallo, Vice President Sales, Align Aerospace; Klaus Moser,

Outside Sales Manager, Align Aerospace; Rudolf Leitner, Purchasing Director, FACC and Martina Putscher, Procurement Paint and Fastener Buyer, FACC

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Acknowledgement as a system integrator“FACC AG has evolved to become an in-tegrator of choice for the largest aircraft manufacturers globally, such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, COMAC and Sukhoi,” notes Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Monika Lawrzecka-Trappmann. “With its involvement in new aircraft projects, such as the A350 XWB and C919 - for which it has developed new modern main cabins - the company is expected to reinforce its market po-sition.“

22% upsurge in sales.According to Frost & Sullivan estimates, FACC’s production volume of cabin inte-riors has experienced significant growth over 2011, with an overall increase of 22%

in global commercial aircraft interiors reve-nue. The market share in the area of the global commercial aircraft main cabin pro-duction has increased from 9.1% in 2010 to 10.9% in 2011 and more than 20% in the forward fit market, which is FACC’s market focus.

Thanks to partners and employees. “For us, the Global Market Share Lea-dership Award is an important recogni-tion of FACC’s accomplishments in the area of aircraft main cabins and cabin elements. It acknowledges our efforts to deliver excellence and best practice within the global aircraft interiors mar-ket,” outlines Gerhard Mörtenhuber, Executive Vice President Interiors of FACC AG. “My special thanks go to my colleagues and our partners who have helped to build a long-term relation-ship with our customers, supported by our excellent cabin integration capabili-ties, our strong supply network and our broad in-house engineering know-how.”

The Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Share Leadership is conferred to the company that has

demonstrated excel-lence in capturing the highest market share within its in-

dustry. The Award recognizes the company‘s leadership position within the industry in terms of revenues and superior per-formance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product develop-ment. Frost & Sullivan enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company‘s Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO‘s Growth Team with dis-

ciplined research and best-practice mo-dels to drive the generation, evaluation and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging busi-nesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six conti-nents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit www.frost.com

FACC receives Frost & Sullivan

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The 2012 Global Market Share Leadership Award in the Main Cabin Segment for Commercial Aircraft Interiors is presented to FACC AG. Long-term client relationships, supported by aircraft

cabin integration capabilities, a strong supply network and in-house engineering know-how underpin FACC AG’s receipt of this award.

FACC increases market share. The Market Share Leadership Award is a prestigious recognition of FACC’s accomplishments in the Main Cabin Segment for Commercial Aircraft Inte-riors. FACC’s market share has grown on a year-on-year basis because of its product innovation and quality and strong relationship with the main com-mercial aircraft manufacturers globally.

Its market share growth is fueled by its capacity as a full cabin integrator, along with a strong supply chain, ena-bling FACC to offer its customers high quality products manufactured from innovative materials that make aircraft cabins lighter, quieter and more func-tional.

Gary Jeffery (Frost & Sullivan) hands over the award toWalter A. Stephan, FACC CEO, Gerhard

Mörtenhuber, FACC Executive Vice President Inte-riors, and Michael Steirer, FACC Director Interior

Programs (from left to right)

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) recog-nizes FACC’s outstanding commitment as supplier and honored the company with the Platinum performance status for the year 2011. FACC’s Platinum score for 2011 was averaged over four quarters. Platinum status is the highest performance standard that can be achieved by APB suppliers, who are measured on delivered quality, on time delivery, and customer support.

Mary L. Dunaway, Head of Supply Chain of Aviation Partners Boeing sta-ted that: “APB is very pleased, and FACC can be proud of achieving Platinum status as one of our best suppliers. We very much appreciate FACC’s support of us and especially our customers. We truly value our strong partnership with FACC both now and into the future.”

FACC is a supplier of APB for Blended Winglets for Boeing 737, 757 and Boeing Business Jets as well as of Aviation Partners Inc. for Blended Win-glets for the Hawker 800 and Falcon 2000.

FACC achieved Platinum

status as supplier to APB

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From left to right: Mary L. Dunaway (Head of Supply chain), Sidney Anderson (Director of Ope-

rations), Martin Bögl (Director Aerostructures), Brett McCallum (Supply Chain Manager)

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of all the seaplanes are the highlight of the event. This year’s star guest is coming especially from the USA and is called Sikorsky S-38. This amphibian plane built in 1928 achieved world renown as the “Flying Zebra” in the Hollywood film Avia-tor. With around 40 planes – from the bright yellow UC-1 Twin Bee and the 60-year-old Dornier Do-24 ATT to the legendary Consolidated PBY Catalina – every propeller-powered machi-ne is up there. For two full days the air above Lake Wolfgang will vibrate – until the seaplane pilots head for home and the customary peace of the lakeside skies is restored.

More information can be found at www.airchallenge.com

It may seem surprising at first that an idyllic mountainous re-gion of all places should play host to a meeting of pilots and aircraft which one would rather expect to see in a coastal location or on the open sea. At Lake Wolfgang in Austria, better known for its fairytale mountain backdrop of the Salz-kammergut, seaplanes from all over the world are coming together for the seventh time this year for the scalaria air challenge. But in fact this isn’t something entirely new here: aircraft have been landing on Lake Wolfgang since 1924. The company Österreichische Luftverkehrs AG, a prede-cessor of Austrian Airlines, first flew regular flights between Vienna and St Wolfgang with a Junkers F-13 W on floats. This was an extremely expensive undertaking at the time and really only for the very rich.

Lively lake activity. But the scalaria air challenge is neither a proper air show nor a flying day, it is a flying & lifestyle event which impresses its visitors with a breathtaking combination of art, music, flying and gastronomy, together with a mix of society and seaplanes. Sightseeing flights for guests, lifestyle on the beach, open-air cinema, concerts and many other highlights – the 20,000 plus spectators all around the lake have the chance to experience a very special festival. The “Flying Emotions” with flight displays

scalaria air challenge

Sea flight in the mountains

For one weekend in July, the sky over Austria’s Lake Wolfgang will become the backdrop for

historic aircraft to show off their breathtaking stunts: within an incredibly short time the sca-laria air challenge has developed from an insi-der tip to an established event in the European

aviation calendar.

Seaplanes from all over the world gather for the seventh time at the lifestyle event at Lake Wolfgang.

Eye-catching: classic planes and young models

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At FACC, the technologies of

tomorrow are developed in interdisciplinary

teamwork.

FACC builds Technology Center

FACC to conduct uniquely realistic ana-lyses and tests.

Modularity and identity„The modern architecture also epitomi-zes the company‘s identity. The buildings were designed to reflect FACC‘s strong innovative drive and efficiently support our staff in thinking up new ideas“, says Robert Machtlinger, COO at FACC. A high level of flexibility and modular room partitioning concepts were what we fo-cused on in planning. The open design and short distances between various units will benefit communication and interdepartmental cooperation. Elabora-ted by experts together with FACC staff members, the state-of-the-art office and workplace concept creates an ideal work environment.

With its new technology center that is being built at St. Martin/Innkreis, Upper Austria, FACC secures its growth strategy for the long term. „The new tech-nology center will be the hub of our global R&D activities“, ex-plains Walter A. Stephan, CEO at FACC AG. In this way, the R&D Department as well as the development departments of our Aerostructures, Engines & Na-celles, and Interiors divisions will be combined and closely inter-linked with FACC‘s engineering branches in Vienna, Bratislava, and Shanghai.

500 future-oriented jobs:On the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony, Viktor Sigl, Minister of Eco-nomic Affairs for the province of Upper Austria, emphasized that FACC‘s invest-ment generates strong impulses for Up-per Austria as a business and research location. The Technology Center, as well as an adjoining cutting-edge Enginee-ring Test Center, will be built on a 50,500 m2 plot of land that borders on the exis-ting sites Plant 2 and Plant 3. The two buildings, with construction costs bud-geted at € 22 million, are part of FACC‘s investment program for R&D with total funds of € 54 million. These facilities will be used to explore new materials, me-thods, and technologies and develop new components and manufacturing processes. The Test Center will allow

Groundbreaking for the new FACC Technology Center: (from left to right) Werner Auer - TMG, Kurt Höretzeder - Mayor of St. Martin, Robert Machtlinger - FACC COO, Minfen Gu - FACC CFO, Viktor Sigl - Provincial Minister, Walter A. Stephan - FACC CEO, Hartmut Staltner - UniCredit, Martin Ehrensperger - UniCredit,

Franz Pumberger - Head of Local Government, Christopher Schöndorfer - Head of TechnoZ Ried, Helmut Berger - FACC Facility Manager, Franz Berer – BauMayr.

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Pilot. Passion. Partnership.

Aerostructuresfacc

Extend Your Expectations.

FACC Portfolio:Control Surfaces: Spoilers, Airbrakes, Flaps, Ailerons, Rudders, Elevators, ...Wing Components: Winglets, Wing Leading Edges, Wing Panels, Composite Ribs & Spars, Wing Boxes, ...Fairings: Flap Track Fairings, Pylon Fairings, Wing-to-body Fairings, ...

Stable & light. FACC develops and makes a wide spectrum of components and sys-tems for wings and empennage units. Innovations such as the newly developed ‘wing box’ set standards for primary structural compo-nents made of composite materials. In addition, FACC’s new compo-site solutions help advance technological developments which make it possible to manufacture components with complex geometries that in turn contribute toward making aircraft lighter, more efficient, and more eco-friendly.