Airbus and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of
China (COMAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Through
this commitment both partners aim to develop a mutual
understanding on new air traffic management concepts and
operations as defined in the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan.
Airbus and COMAC will share best practices and identify
improvements required by current ATM technology roadmaps both
on-board the aircraft and on the ground to foster safer, more
efficient and sustainable air traffic operations.
Standardised and interoperable air traffic management will make
flights more efficient. Passengers will enjoy shorter travelling
time thanks to optimised take-off, landing and taxiing procedures
while emissions will be significantly reduced. Lower levels of
noise will also benefit people living near to airports.
“Environmental protection, aircraft safety and a seamless
cooperation between industry players are important factors in promoting a sustainable aviation industry,” said He Dongfeng,
President of COMAC. “We will strengthen the cooperation with
Airbus in areas like global interoperability, sustainability and
aircraft safety, deepen the understanding of the world’s latest
concepts and operations, best practices and methodologies. Through
collaboration, both companies will jointly contribute to the
long-term sustainable development of the aviation industry.”
Günter Butschek, Airbus Chief Operating Officer,
added, “To build sustainable aviation, which is our common
goal, we are facing common challenges, which need all the players
of the entire industry to meet together. Airbus has been collaborating with all the players of the industry around the world to promote
the sustainable growth of the aviation industry and the cooperation with COMAC is a part of our worldwide efforts.”
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