Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), competence center for Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F), for lightweight components and cabin systems, recently reached a total of 6 million lightweight panels in production at its plants in Dresden and Kodersdorf (Görlitz). EFW has been a direct supplier (first-tier supplier) of important components and systems for Airbus for over three decades. EFW’s lightweight products are implemented in more than 14,000 Airbus aircraft. This year, EFW will equip over 700 Airbus aircraft with ship sets (complete interior kits) of lightweight products.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a key player in Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions and a leading manufacturer of lightweight components and cabin systems, has reached a significant milestone: the production of six million lightweight panels at its Dresden and Kodersdorf (Görlitz) facilities. A first-tier supplier to Airbus for over 30 years, EFW’s products are now integral to more than 14,000 Airbus aircraft worldwide. This year alone, the company will supply over 700 Airbus aircraft with complete interior kits of lightweight products.
EFW’s lightweight solutions are found across a wide range of Airbus models, from narrow-body aircraft in the A320 family to wide-body aircraft like the A330, A300, and A310. The company also supports long-haul aircraft such as the A350 and A380, as well as Airbus’s own freighters, the Beluga and Beluga XL.
These components include flat floor panels for the cabin and cargo areas, linings for the cargo hold, functional partitions, bulletproof cockpit doors, and more complex cabin solutions such as crew rest compartments and lavatory modules for both passenger and freighter aircraft. One of EFW’s latest innovations is the “Airspace L Bin,” a redesigned overhead bin for hand luggage, set to be featured in future A320 family aircraft. The new bins offer 60% more space, meeting the needs of both airlines and passengers.
As a long-standing and highly regarded supplier of composite components, EFW has earned multiple awards from Airbus for its exceptional contributions. Leveraging its expertise in production processes and product design, the company has evolved from a manufacturer into a comprehensive provider of design solutions for cabin systems in the aviation industry.
