FACC Leonardo-- In-House Innovation Award
December 04 2017

The Upper Austrian aviation industry supplier FACC presented the fourth in-house innovation award “FACC Leonardo” in the exhibition hall in Ried. In 2017, the team from plant 4 in Reichersberg was declared the winner in a thrilling competition.
“We congratulate Airbus on receiving the type certification for the A350-1000, which marks an important highlight in the aircraft program less than a year after its first flight," said Robert Machtlinger, FACC CEO.
Robert Machtlinger, FACC CEO emphasized the achievements of the employees: "The certification followed a 1600-hour flight test campaign. We are proud that our innovative lightweight components installed on the A350-1000 have overcome this important hurdle with flying colors.
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