Engineering Services

GSE
& Tools
Optimising your maintenance
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In addition to providing
tools for scheduled aircraft
maintenance, we strive to
answer specific requests
from customers and to lead
projects for the development
of new alternative solutions,
with a single purpose:
going further in optimising
your aircraft maintenance
and reducing your direct
maintenance costs in order
to maintain your Airbus
fleet in the best possible
conditions.

Stéphane GOSSELIN
VP Maintenance Programs
& Services

Airbus offers you a range of services around tooling

Airbus actively dedicated to enhance your maintenance

operations. From Tailored tools to on-site support,
our approach aims to ease, secure and accelerate
your maintenance procedures in order to decrease
lead times and keep your Airbus fleet flying.

GSE & Tools SUMMARY

Tailored tools by AIRBUS
Tool approval by AIRBUS
Tool planning services
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Engineering Services On-site support 009
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Specific GSE/Tools
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Specialists for all Airbus family
Enjoy Airbus
expertise
Airbus enables end users
The Airbus GSE&Tools department is composed
to benefit from the organisation’s
of experts with a specific set of skills and production
expertise in tools design.
methods, covering the complete process enabling
the delivery of real added value to the end user. Innovation
CATIA Design
Aircraft and tools experts
Stress specialists
Divisions Benefits CE regulations
Design offices Design in context Environmental regulation as for
GSE/Tools front office Technical support instance ISO 14001, REACH,
ROHS,…
Flight test & Laboratories On aircraft test, approval & validation
Technical publication Customised technical data
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Tailored Tools Tools approval

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by Airbus
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by Airbus
Benefit from Airbus know-how in tooling Receive validation and technical documentation
development. Responding to your feedback for specific tools that are used use as an alternative
and specific requirements, Airbus develops tooling to Airbus recommended solutions.
and technical documentation customised to your • Testing & approval of alternative solutions
specific needs.
Equipment are designed, manufactured and tested • Update of technical documentation approved
according to Airbus procedures, to be delivered for use on Airbus aircraft
ready for use. Once in-service, the approved • Visibility of your tool to all Airbus worldwide
technical documentation are updated for use operators
on your Airbus aircraft.
• Testing & approval of your alternative solutions
• Delivery of tool documentation
• Update of technical documents approved for use
on Airbus aircraft
• Visibility of your tool to all Airbus worldwide
operators
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Tool planning services

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Smart planning for tools
Airbus provides you with planning documents
for provisioning of GSE & Tools to ensure you have
the right tool at the right time for the right task.

Maintenance prog.
Duration Aircraft utilisation
and planning
Limited Customised Generic Customised Generic Customised
to 1st year
Basic tool
Recommendation
(W-file)
Generic Tool
Usage
Recommendation Up to 12 year
parameters
(GTR)
To your specific
Customised Tool
To your Usage maintenance
Recommendation Up to 12 year
parameters programme &
(CTR)
planning concept

• Accurate tool planning based on your aircraft usage and maintenance programme
• Enabling planning for tools at the latest standard and available when you need them
• Identify tool commonalities according to your fleet configuration

On-site technical support

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GSE & Tool live expertise
In order to ensure the quality, safety
and efficiency of complex maintenance
tasks calling for GSE & Tools, Airbus
offers you the possibility to receive
on-site specialist to support and advice
during the completion of the procedure
on your aircraft, in real conditions.
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A few examples
of tailored GSE/Tools
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Electrical Hoist Kit
Available for SA Family, A330, A340,
A350 and A380

Line Tool
They already trusted us Delamination detection tool for A350
composite fuselage and doors for initial

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damage assessment by non-NDT
specialist
GSE & Tool Services
Alpha Star Aviation Services Haeco Jetstar Pacific
SIA Engineering Company Vietnam Airlines Qantas Line MAP
Aviation Link Company Hydro Gmbh Qatar Available for A350. Providing faster
Aeromentenimiento S.A ITW GSE Group UK Royal Brunei Airlines and more accurate damage assessment
Air France Industries Jet Aviation Sabena Technics of composite structures
Air Europa Jet Blue South African Airways
ATEQ Jetstar Japan Scandinavian Airlines
Air New Zealand Korean Air Testfuchs GMBH Safety Warning
Aerolineas Argentinas KLM Royal Dutch Airlines TAM - Linhas Aereas Available for all aircraft. Audible and visual
Avianca Laversab Inc Tap Air Portugal load monitoring and warning system for
British Airways Lufthansa Technik Malta Ltd Techsat GMBH increase safety and protection of aircraft
structure during maintenance on jacks
Cobra Systems, Inc LJP Industries Teledyne Controls
Celeste Libyan Airlines Turkish Technic
Aerocontrolex Langa Industrial S.A. Transaero Airlines
China Airlines Lufthansa Technik Emirates Inflatable tent
Cathay Pacific Mcgean-Rohco, Inc. (Cee-Bee) United Airlines
Available for A380 aircraft
Etihad Airways Dedienne Aerospace US Airways Your mobile inflatable structure for aircraft
Techman-Head D.marchiori (DMA) Volaris maintenance anywhere
Finnair Technical Services Ltd CMC Middle East, Ltd Virgin Blue Airlines
Frontier Airlines MP Filtri UK Limited Airborne Maintenance
GE Measurment And Control Nordwind Airlines & Engineering Services
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For further information on any

of our services presented here please
contact us via TechRequest or at
maint.gsetools@airbus.com

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 Engineering Services

GSE
& Tools
Tailored Tools
Optimising your maintenance
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SWITS (Smart Wiring Trouble Shooting)

Description Technical data

The SWITS GSE enables the performance
• For use on:
A320 Family A/C (ATA 24, 27 and 32)
of automatic detection and location of
A330 Family A/C (ATA 27 and 32)
electrical faults on A/C wiring and
equipment. • WiDD200 Electrical supply:
100-240V~50-60Hz 1.2A MAX
This tool works by comparing healthy A/C
LCR and TDR measurements recorded by • LCR characteristics:
Airbus with measurements recorded by Output voltage [100mVrms: 5Vrms]
tool users after a fault has been reported. Frequency [DC (2V): 10Khz]
Current [100µA: 50mA]
General features
• WiDD200 tool • Time Domain Reflectometry characteristics:
• Hardened laptop No load: +/-4V max
Load 50ohms: +/-1.95V max
• Specific circular and Arinc harnesses
Frequency: [DC: 160MHz]
• Autotest caps for harnesses
Current: 80mA max
• Ground Bonding Box 164us max.
• Ground braid Pulse width:
(65536 samples / 400MHz)
• Weather station
• Works on battery (3 hours of autonomy)
• Battery Charger characteristics:
IN: 100-240V~50-60Hz 1.3A MAX
NiMH 10-20 cell 1.8A
Advantages • Indoors (IP32)
• Possibility to test several lines • Storage Temperature :
simultaneously with end fitting -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
connected
• Automatic detection fault
• Operating Temperature :
-10°C to 45°C (14°F to +113°F)
• Automatic test report edition
• Reduce AOG durations for A/L • Maximum relative humidity:
75% at 30°C (non-condensing)
• Decrease A/L workload
• Increase A/C dispatch reliability • Maximum altitude:
3000m
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Electrical Hoist Kit

Description Technical data

The electrical hoist kit is used to replace For use on:
the standard manual hoists with
A320 Family, A330/ A340, A350 and A380
electrical motor driven hoists controlled
from a touchscreen tablet or control unit. Electrical supply: 3 Phase 50/60Hz 400VAC
6.8T electrical hoist
3T electrical hoist
General features 2T electrical hoist
• 4 Electrical hoists Dual speed lifting
• 3 Digital Dynamometers 0.1 m/min
• Control unit with load supervision
0.27 m/min
system
Touchscreen control / display screen
Rugged tablet with touchscreen
Advantages Optional ground power unit
• Faster engine lifting
• No Manual effort
• Load warning and overload prevention
system
• Safer for personnel, aircraft and engine
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Inflatable Shelters

Description Technical data

The Inflatable Shelter is a mobile inflatable For use on:
structure used for maintenance and repair
A320 Family and A380
on an aircraft.

General features
• Mobile inflatable structure for
maintenance
• Air-conditioned for use in hot
environments
• UV and heat resistance

Advantages
• Cost & time saving specially for unscheduled
maintenance, repair and AOG
• Easier and safer Engine Maintenance in all
environments
• Fast and secured shelter for maintenance crews
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Wireless Load Cell Kit

Description • Wing Load cell

The Wireless Load Cell Kit is used to • Scale Measurement = 0 to +1600 kN
measure remote load indications. • Precision = ± 8 kN
• Temperature utilization = -20 to +80°C
• Laptop
General features
• Load on each load cell
• Wireless system in 3 points (2 on
wings and 1 on nose) • Total load
• Reading values on laptop • Blink of values when loads are up to
limits
• Information saved in CSV (Excel)
Advantages
• Nose Load cell Technical data
• Scale Measurement = 0 to +350 kN For use on:
• Precision = ± 1.75 kN A320 Family, A330/A340, A350 and
• Temperature utilization = -20 to +80°C A380
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Safety Warning Kit Tail Jack

Description Technical data

The Safety Warning Kit Tail Jack is used For use on:
to warn by sound and light signal all A320 Family, A330/A340, A350 and A380
loads that exceed present value load
defined.

Specification
General features
• Compact and light system integrated
to your safety jacks
• Set of adapters for safety jacks on all
programs
• Long life battery

Advantages
• Cost reduce compare to 98D07103000000
• New technology
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Autonomous Drone for Inspection

Description Technical data

The autonomous Drone for Inspection For use on:
will enable the inspection of the aircraft
A320 Family
upper surfaces.

General features
• The Drone will autonomously fly a
predetermined route and take photos
• Pictures inspected with the assistance
of associated software

Advantages
• Faster inspection process
• Simplified damage localisation with inspection
software
• Easier damage assessment
• Inspection software linked to Airbus
documentation
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AGU Support Frame

Description Advantages
The SUPPORT FRAME, AGU is • Easy operation
designed to hold and support an AGU • Free work aea from both sides when
including Heat Exchanger when R/I from doing repair procedure
the aircraft. It can also be used for
removal of the heat exchanger instead of • Tow bar for moving to work shop etc
the vendor GSE which is not mobile and • Time saving, easier tilting of AGU
has a very long lead time.
• No need of crane for tilting compared to
vendor tool

General features Technical data

• Mobile on wheels For use on:
• For R/I on aircraft with appropriate
A380
installation angle
Other aircraft on request
• For exchange of HXX in horizontal
position (SB A380-21-8062
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Vortex Killer for Engine Run-Up

Description Advantages
The Vortex Killer is positioned and • Less cancellation risk due to stall
secured in front of the engines in the run
• Avoid construction of a roof covered
up facility. This helps to stabilize and
Engine Run-Up facility
minimize the ground vortex generated by
the air intake. Especially during high • Minimise pre-stall risk of engine at
cross- or tail wind issues can occur engine run up
without vortex killer. • Less weather dependent

General features Technical data

• Profiled cage enabling engine Run- For use on:
Up at higher cross-wind or tail wind
Customized and targeted at twin engine
• Can be mounted on a rail system
A/C: A320 (NEO/CEO), A330, A350
• Airbus patented solution
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Rudder Turning Table

Description Advantages
The Rudder Turning Table is designed to • Easy operation by 2-3 men
be used when removing and installing
the rudder including repair work in a
• Free work area from both sides when doing
repair procedures
work shop.
• Avoid damages to rudder

General features Technical data

• Free rotation of the long range rudders For use on:
in a work shop environment
A330/340
• Adjustable support arms
• Wheels for easy movement Single Aisle or A350 on request
• Electric or manual rotation
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Protection Cover Fuselage/Wing

Description Advantages
The Protection Cover Fuselage/Wing is • This kit is re-usable meaning fast available
used to protect the A380 fuselage during when required to perform a test
slide/raft deployment test (mainly during C • Lower cost since re-usable
check).
• Better protection of fuselage, lower risk of
damage

General features Technical data

• Each plate is a two layer build-up. It is For use on:
composed of a soft foam layer bonded
together with a fibre glass surface to A380 or other A/C types on request
fulfil AMM requirements
• Fibre glass layer protects the fuselage
skin from undesired damage
• AMM and TEM update
• Suitable storage box
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Avionics Ventilation Silencer

Description Advantages
The Avionic Ventilation System on • Increased work safety
Airbus aircraft is powered by a fan which
• Silent maintenance environment
under certain loads can produce a noise
level of over 100dB in the maintenance • Easy and quick to use
hangar.
To increase the work safety in terms of
noise and to create a better working
environment in the hangar, the use of
Avionic Silencers have become standard
in the production at Airbus.

General features Technical data

• Adjustable in height to cover A/C on For use on:
wheels or A/C on jacks
A320 Family and A380 other aircraft on
• Protected Caster Wheels request
• Optimized noise reduction on inboard
and outboard side
• Reflection Silencer on inboard side
for safety (incl. protection fence)
• Grounding Cable
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Trolley R/I Galley

Description Advantages
Moving galley monuments inside the • Ergonomic solution, can be used with
aircraft cabin during installation and reduced amount of workers
removal is difficult due to limited height, • Avoids damage to aircraft structure and
access and monument weight. This tool systems above galleys
combines both, the capability to move • Saving time compared to disassemble
and make final positioning easier. galley completely

General features Technical data

• Fits into single catering trolley bays For use on:
• Soft crown and protections to all Airbus aircrafts and galley types
prevent damages
• Jack manually operated (electric
optionally)
• Adjustable width and length,
turnable wheels for mobility
• Small set for up to 5 catering bays (2
trolleys) large set for 6 catering bays
or above (3 trolleys)
• Adapter for splitter in bay
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Tool R/I Lavatory

Description Advantages
Most lavatory monuments are not • Ergonomic solution, prevents injuries
extremely heavy but their box design and • Allows precise placing of the monument
size make it difficult to handle them • Prevents floor panel damage
especially at final positioning. This kit has
been designed to ease removal, transport • Quick transport in/out of cabin
and re-installation of most normal sized
lavatories.

General features Technical data

• 1 lavatory hand truck (move on wheels For use on:
and turn upright) all Airbus aircrafts
• 4 stick handles (upright carrying/sliding)
• 2 protection plates (easy sliding on
floor)
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Tool installation seats

Description Advantages
This tool set is designed to support the • Easy to use tool
installation and removal of the seats in
• Seat row positioning with only 1
the cabin. It consists of a measurement
mechanic for Y/C, B/C and F/C
device to mark the position of seat rows
in all cabin classes by only 1 mechanic. • Time saving with GSE instead of
Also positioning template for the raceway standard tools and measurement
harness. devices

General features Technical data

Special tools to support installation and For use on:
removal of all seats. all Airbus aircrafts
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Protection, door FR MD and UD

Description Advantages
This tool is consisting of a set of • PVC protections to protect rom hard
protections for the door frame including impact from seats / galleys etc
scuff plate. When removing installing • Less delays
monuments and cabin seats there is a • Less unexpected cost
high risk of damaging the door entrance
area leading to delays and high cost.

General features Technical data

• Protection from dust, scratches, impacts
For use on:
• One set fitting M1-M5 (L/H and R/H A380, for other aircraft types upon request
side), 2 pairs
• One set fitting U1, U2 and U3 (L/H and
R/H side), 1 pair
• Including door scuff plate protection and
entrance ramp
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Protection, door MCDU

Description Advantages
At heavy maintenance checks the seats and • Less damages
monuments are removed from the cabin. This • Less delays
work brings a risk of damaging the door and • Less unexpected cost
door systems. To avoid damage several
covers can be offered by AIRBUS (e.g.: Door
cover, hinge arm cover, door handle cover,
support arm covers, slide lever cover).

General features Technical data

• Protection from dust, scratches, impacts
For use on:
• Breathable/washable material A380, for other aircraft types upon
• 1 set workable for all MD and UD pax doors request
• Fitting L/H and R/H side
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Cover, lavatory

Description Advantages
This tool is a cover to protect the lavatory Avoid disassembly of toilet seat and
seat and the waste water system from waste pipes in case of FOD
FOD when removing / installing the lava.
It can also be used at any work in the
area to protect objects to fall in the waste
pipes (up to 18 lavatories in UAE A380).

General features Technical data

• Secured by strap
For use on:
• Ventilation in case of flushing All Airbus family
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Cover, Passenger windows

Description Advantages
When the sidewall panels are removed for • Less damages
instance for inspection, AIRBUS can offer a • Less delays
protection for the PAX windows to avoid • Less unexpected cost
damage.

General features Technical data

Including a QTY to be defined by the customer
For use on:
A380, for other aircraft types upon
request
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Dev R/I Slide Raft MD1, 2, 4, 5

Description Advantages
This tool is used to support the removal or • Avoid injuries
installation of the door mounted slide rafts. • Avoid delays at installation
The packed slide can weigh up to 125kg • Less risk to damage the slide
making the work to remove and install the
• Low time to install tool
slide difficult with little space.
• Less manpower needed
• Ergonomic working position

General features Technical data

• Using fixed door guide vanes as
For use on:
attachment points
A380, for other aircraft types upon request
• Same tool used on MD 1, 2, 4, 5 door
slides
• 2 small chain hoists easy to use
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Fes Test Box

Description Advantages
The TESTBOX CIRCUIT FES is used • Alternative to the specific test tool in
for the testing of the fire extinguisher AMM
circuit of the crew rest compartments • No local manufacturing of TEST Tool by
and the LD cargo compartment. customer needed
• Less maintenance skills needed
• Prevent risk of short-circuits using
adapters instead of using single contacts

General features Technical data

• Direct connection to the aircraft
For use on:
connectors to make a readout of
voltage and ampere with Digital A320 Family, A330/340, A350 and A380
Displays
• Lamp indication for circuit continuity
• Easy to use to improve safety and
reliability of measurements.
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Quick-Release Fastener Installation Tool

Description Advantages
On the access panels of Airbus aircrafts Quick • Less risk of injuries with the tool
Release fasteners of type EN 6088 etc are often • Time saving
used. These fasteners sometimes fall off during • Light and easy to use
removal and off-aircraft storage of the panels. • Less FOD
The tool allows easier installation of new
replacement studs together with the washer and
circlip.

General features Technical data

• Works for all lengths of the stud
• 3D printing used at manufacturing where For use on:
possible to keep costs low A320 Family, A330/340, A350 and
• It ensures an easier installation of the A380.
circlip on the studs, for example used on:
EN6088, ASNA2857, ABS0367,
ABS0691.
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Line Sizing / Line MAP Combo

Description Technical data

Line MAP tool is a new solution for localisation of damage on aircraft • For use on:
using triangulation on aircraft Digital Mock-Up. It enables damage
location to be completed in 5-15minutes and significantly o A350 family and composite structures
increases damage location accuracy.
• Combo box :
Line SIZING tool is an easy to use device, which enable B1 or
equivalent mechanics to perform damage sizing on A350 monolithic
o Total Weight : 18 kg
CFRP. It uses an ultrasonic C-scan to assess the composite without o Dimensions : 76,5 x 48,5 x 30,5 cm
interpretation needed as the tool automatically measure the
damage area and displays results. o Waterproof and ingress protection to IP65 for
used outdoors and in workshop
General features o Body harness for safe and comfortable use
Line MAP Line Sizing o Tablet : Standard Li-ion battery : 11.1V,
4200mAh (typ.), 4080 mAh (min.)
• Rugged Tablet for user interface, analysis and results display.
• Waterproof and ingress protection to IP65 for use outdoors and • Line SIZING:
in workshop
o Wheel probe filled with Glycol
• No calibration needed, only periodic verification using the
verification plate (Line MAP) and reference block (Line SIZING) o Time of Flight (ToF) C-Scan displayed
• Measuring device with: • Light and ergonomic phased o Ordinary 1,5V alkaline batteries LR44 (A76)
o Draw wire array wheel probe for needed for the wheel probe lasers
o Angular encoder composite surface scanning
• Rechargeable batterie. • Line MAP:
• Imbedded A350 3D Digital
Mock-Up • A reference block for the o Turret : Li-MnO2 battery 9V, 1200mAh,
• A verification plate included wheel check included autonomy up to 5x higher than ordinary 9V
alkaline batteries
o Measuring device with:
Advantages
• Easy and intuitive to use § Draw wire with accuracy of ≤1mm and
• Manageable by one operator, right or left-hand repeatability +/- 0.15 mm
• Can be used on an aircraft anywhere (at the gate or in § Angular encoder
maintenance for example)
• Faster inspection o Imbedded A350 3D Digital Mock-Up
• Automatic damage location, sizing and defect indication o Photography an location of the impact
• Usable by a non certified operator displayed into the report
 For all requests for technical support
please raise a request through
TechRequest available though
AirbusWorld.

For further information on any

of our services presented here
please contact us via TechRequest.

© Airbus SS.A.S.
A S All rights reserved
reserved. Confidential
and proprietary document. This document and all
information contained herein is the sole property
of AIRBUS. No intellectual property rights are
granted by the delivery of this document or the
disclosure of its content. This document shall not
be reproduced or disclosed to a third party
without the express written consent of AIRBUS
S.A.S. This document and its content shall not be
used for any purpose other than that for which it
is supplied. The statements made herein do not
constitute an offer. They are based on the
mentioned assumptions and are expressed in
good faith. Where the supporting grounds for
these statements are not shown, AIRBUS S.A.S.
will be pleased to explain the basis thereof.
AIRBUS, its logo, A300, A310, A318, A319,
A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, A380, A400M
are registered trademarks.