EANS-News: FACC AG starts series production of bypass ducts for PW800 engines

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Subtitle: FACC is contributing innovative composite technology to the
next generation of engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada/Successful
certification of the first article components following years of
development work

Company Information/Milestone in PW800 engine program

FACC AG recently received the approval of the first article parts and
the go- ahead for series production of bypass ducts for the new
PurePower® PW814 and PW815 engines by Pratt & Whitney Canada, thereby
reaching an important program milestone. The Austrian aerospace
industry supplier is contributing innovative composite technology to
the new engine family, with responsibility for development and
production of the bypass ducts.

In mid-November, after more than two years of development work, FACC
delivered the first article parts to Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) in
Quebec, where they were assembled with the engine. Following a
successful test run and product release by P&WC, FACC is now
commencing series production of the components at its Aerostructures
plant in Ried (Austria). FACC's involvement in the PW800 program
comprises deliveries throughout the service life of the engine family
and a planned order volume of around 150 million US dollars. "FACC
ranks among the global market leaders in the design and production of
bypass ducts - thanks above all to the longstanding close
collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada,"explains Walter Stephan,
Chairman of FACC AG. "We are constantly seeking new solutions to make
aircraft engines even better, stronger, safer and lighter. So we are
all the more pleased that we can play a significant role in the next
generation of engines for business jets."

Composite innovations for primary engine structures Bypass ducts are
structural components that shroud the outer airflow of jet engines.
They need to be extremely wear-resistant, while simultaneously
reducing noise and being capable of bearing very high loads in
extreme flight situations. All this with minimum possible weight.

Bypass ducts were formerly made of metal. FACC began very early with
the development of engine structures made from high-quality,
lightweight composite materials. The company's years of design
experience and excellent production expertise were a decisive benefit
in developing the PW800 program: The FACC engineering team devised an
efficient and economical production concept for manufacturing
high-strength bypass ducts with low weight and optimum acoustics,
which also offer excellent reliability and safety. Specialized
production technologies, state-of-the-art automation and process
optimization combined with a global supply chain provide the main
benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness. Günter Nelböck, Director of
Engine Programs at FACC, stressed: "The years we spent building
production expertise place us in a very competitive position for
optimally meeting demanding customer requirements with regard to
strength, weight, and reliability. Thanks to innovative composite
technologies, we achieve the necessary functionality with far fewer
components. We need fewer rivets, screws, bolts, and subcomponents.
Unnecessary interfaces are avoided and the number of individual
working steps is lower. Consequently, our integral composite concepts
are also a cost-effective solution."

Alongside those for the PW800 engines, FACC also supplies bypass
ducts for other engine families made by P&W Canada and P&W USA, as
well as components for various Rolls Royce engine families.

Eco-efficient engines for new Gulfstream jets The new PurePower®
PW800 engine series is characterized by high fuel efficiency, lower
emissions, and less engine noise. With 16,000 pounds of thrust, it is
specially designed for fast, long-haul business aircraft flying at
high altitudes. Gulfstream Aerospace also relies on this first-class
performance: The American business jet manufacturer decided in favor
of the PW814 and PW815 engines for its new, efficient Gulfstream G500
and G600 jets, as announced ceremoniously in mid-October at the
market launch of the next generation of Gulfstream aircraft.
Certification of the PW814 and PW815 engines that will power the
Gulfstream G500 and G600 respectively is expected before the end of
2014.

About FACC FACC AG is one of the world's leading companies in the
design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced
composite components and systems for the aviation industry. Their
range of products reaches from structural components for the fuselage
and wings to engine components to complete passenger cabins for
commercial aircraft, business jets and helicopters. FACC is a
supplier to all large aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing,
Bombardier, Embraer, Sukhoi, and COMAC as well as for engine
manufacturers and sub-suppliers of manufacturers. In the business
year of 2013/14, FACC achieved a turnover of 547.4 million Euros. The
company currently employs 3,100 employees. Further information can be
found under www.facc.com.

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Further inquiry note:
Press:
Andrea Schachinger
Corporate Communication
Tel: 059/616-1194
E-Mail: a.schachinger@facc.com

Investor Relations:
Andreas Schoberleitner
Vice President Finance & IR
Tel: 059/616-1322
E-Mail: a.schoberleitner@facc.com

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company: FACC AG
Fischerstraße 9
A-4910 Ried im Innkreis
phone: +43/59/616-0
FAX: +43/59/616-81000
mail: office@facc.com
WWW: www.facc.com
sector: Industrial Components
ISIN: AT00000FACC2
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