JAMCO participates in Technology Center Nordenham/Wesermarsch in Germany

April 2010

The Aircraft Components Group of JAMCO Corporation is very proud to announce its participation in Technology Center (Zukunftszentrum Technologie Nordenham/Wesermarsch) which is under construction close to Premium AEROTEC GmbH in Nordenham, to launch collaborative research of manufacturing technologies for advanced composite, CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics).

Affiliated with EADS(European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company）, Premium AEROTEC GmbH brings competencies in the field of engineering and manufacturing systems for aircraft structural components and supplies them to aircraft manufacturers including Airbus.
Technology Center is expected to open in May 2011, aiming at the development of efficient CFRP manufacturing technologies not only limited for aircraft structures but also for other fields.
One of the projects includes manufacturing of fuselage shell components. To support this project, private companies from Germany, Austria and JAMCO from Japan and Fraunhofer Institute, German public research institutions, will be teaming up and will engage in the partnership of research and the development of fuselage structures including Airbus’ next generation aircraft.

JAMCO’s Aircraft Components Group is the sole supplier of carbon composite components for stringers and stiffeners for vertical tail planes of all Airbus aircraft as well as for upper deck floor cross beams of A380 aircraft. Our carbon composite components are produced through our developed technology called ‘ADP’(Advanced Pultrusion), and we have successfully achieved a further advanced technology based on our current ADP process for the manufacturing of the profiles with three dimensional and/or stepped thickness after many years of research and experimentations. Since we have been able to overcome this previously thought to be extremely difficult area, JAMCO believes the timing is right to send its R&D team to Technology Center to adjust the technology to new aircraft programs and to aim at the commercialization of newly developed technology.

JAMCO R&D team will be assigned as a leader of fuselage components development group and will dedicate its efforts towards the development of next generation technology of carbon composite structural components

	Technology Center(Rendering) Copyright (Zukunftszentrum Technologie,Nordenham/Wesermarsch ）

FAA authorizes JAMCO America to operate under ODA

Aug  2008

Jamco Corporation, the aviation industry's leading manufacturer of aircraft galleys and lavatories, formally announced that its subsidiary, Jamco America, Inc., has received authorization to operate under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program.  Jamco America, Inc. is the industry’s first commercial aircraft interiors company approved as a Supplemental Type Certificate and Production Certificate ODA.  This delegation will allow for improvements in aviation safety management, certification process efficiencies, and resource management.  In cooperation with the FAA, Jamco America, Inc. is helping lead the way towards establishing ODA throughout the industry.

ODA is the newest delegation of authority system designed by the FAA and industry leaders to improve the delegation process while providing the FAA and the industry with needed flexibility to manage their priorities more efficiently.  Under ODA, Jamco America, Inc. is allowed to determine compliance and perform certification functions on behalf of the FAA.

Norikazu Natsume, President and CEO of Jamco America, Inc. commented,

“We are proud to have gained the trust of the FAA over our twenty-five years of engineering and certifying aircraft interiors.  Ultimately, it is Jamco’s experience and dedication to quality of service and the leadership of the FAA that has helped bring the ODA program to the industry.”

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JADE awarded first STC under S'pore - US BASA

Feb  2008

Jamco Aero Design Engineering(JADE) received the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) issued under the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore(CAAS) Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement(BASA).

This STC was awarded as a result of the accomplishment of the shadow program of the cabin interior reconfiguration, done on the Boeing 747.

The BASA revised in September 2007 means that JAMCO group can further enhance the service we provide to our airline customers improving efficiencies in cost and lead-times in compliance to the strictest FAA requirement for continued airworthiness.

JAMCO Turnkey Services Selected for Emirates' B777-300ER and B777-200 Fleet

JAMCO Corporation. began shipment of Flight Deck Lining Consoles for the new-generation aircraft BOEING 787

JAMCO is pleased to announce our first delivery of Flight Deck Lining Consoles for the new-generation aircraft BOEING 787 to Wichita, U.S.A. at the end of February, 2007.  Flight Deck parts will be assembled in Wichita before being transported by air via the 747 conversion Large Cargo Freighter to Seattle, U.S.A for final assembly.

Ahead of Galley, Lavatory, Cockpit Door and Bulkhead which JAMCO will supply exclusively to BOEING based on the contract, the Flight Deck Lining Console will soon be shipped for first test airplane and then to be equipped to BOEING 787 passenger craft for airlines around the world.

As the result of our continuous efforts and best choice of materials to satisfy the light weight request against the labyrinth of 3D designs, we are proud to supply the products which would be suitable for Cockpit of the new-generation aircraft in terms of ergonomics and its appearances.
JAMCO is proceeding to produce Lavatory, Galley, Cockpit Door and Bulkhead by the first flight around the beginning of next year.

A photograph is an offer of Boeing.

Nadcap Accreditation for JAMCO Corporation.

JAMCO and Boeing sign 787 Dreamliner Galley Contract

Nov 2005

　Tokyo,Japan, November 30, 2005 --- JAMCO Corporation and The Boeing Company today announced the signing of a sole source galley contract for the 787 Dreamliner.
This galley contract is in addition to previously announced JAMCO sole source awards for the 787 lavatories, flight deck door and bulkhead, and flight deck linings, consoles, and stowage. The total value of the 787 contracts awarded to JAMCO by Boeing is estimated to be over one billion US dollars through the life of the program.

More information about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787 is a family of three super-efficient airplanes that will provide passengers with a better flying experience. The airplanes will feature significant improvements in passenger amenities including cleaner air, bigger windows, a lower cabin altitude and higher humidity. Detailed design of the 787 is underway with production scheduled to start in 2006. First flight is planned for 2007 with deliveries beginning in 2008.

About JAMCO Corporation

JAMCO has supplied cabin interior equipment to the commercial aircraft market since 1970, and has the leading market share in galleys and lavatories for all Boeing twin aisle aircraft. JAMCO has received many recognition awards from Boeing, including Boeing Supplier of the Year in 2002, Boeing’s Presidential Award(three times), Boeing’s Pride in Excellence Award (nine times).

May 2005

  JAMCO today announced they have renewed  a data license with The Boeing Company allowing to continue the use detail engineering design to obtain manufacturing approval to airworthiness authorities.  The license will permit JAMCO to manufacture and distribute directly to operators. 

JAMCO is well known SFE lavatory supplier for Boeing fleets. JAMCO has been licensed to manufacture spare/retrofit lavatory and it’s spare parts and sell to operators and other customers worldwide.  Their products are used on 747,767,777,717, MD80, MD-90 and MD-11 airplane models. 

JAMCO has worldwide spare support offices, where is located in Tokyo Japan; as named JAMCO Corporation, Seattle in United States; as named JAMCO America, and Amsterdam in Netherlands; as named JAMCO Europe.  

May 2005

  JAMCO EUROPE B.V. has achieved registration to AS/EN9100 on 19 April 2005.
JAMCO EUROPE B.V. is located near Schiphol airport in The Netherlands andthey are providing spare parts supply for JAMCO's European customers,installation support at Airbus for JAMCO's products and purchase parts and material from European supplies on behalf of JAMCO.

                     

  Tokyo, Japan, May 9, 2005 --- JAMCO Corporation is pleased to announce additional award by The Boeing Company for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner addioton to the previous anouncement for it’s Lavatories in March, JAMCO was awarded to provide flight deck interiors −including stowage, lining and pilot console −and the flight deck door and bulkhead assembly for the all-new 787 Dreamliner series.

  This contract underscores JAMCO’s reputation for top-level quality and integration capabilities. JAMCO is now became one of the major interior suppliers for 787.

March 4, 2005 --- JAMCO Corporation is pleased to announce its selection by The Boeing Company to supply lavatories for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On the selection, Takashi Kawashima, President of JAMCO, said: “We are immensely honored to have been selected to supply lavatories for this very exciting aircraft. This contract underscores JAMCO’s reputation for top-level quality and strong customer support. The 787 will provide a very high level of comfort and amenities, and we are confident that both passengers and crew will be pleased with our next-generation lavatories. They will set the standard for many years to come.”

JAMCO has supplied lavatories to The Boeing Company since 1981, starting with units for the Boeing 767. JAMCO was subsequently awarded contracts for the MD80, MD90, MD11, 747-400, 717, 747 767 and 777.

JAMCO is the industry’s preeminent aircraft interior monument supplier and is a leader in lavatories and galleys throughout the world. JAMCO has received many recognition awards from Boeing, including Boeing Supplier of the Year in 2002. JAMCO is a three-time recipient of Boeing’s President’s Award, and a nine-time recipient of Boeing’s Pride in Excellence Award.

　More information about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787 is a family of three super efficient airplanes that will provide passengers with a better flying experience, including an improved cabin environment with more room and more conveniences. The 787-8 Dreamliner will carry 223 passengers in three classes of seating with a range of up to 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 kilometers). The 787-3, a model of the 787-8 optimized for shorter flights, will carry 296 passengers in two-class seating on range up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,500 kilometers). The 787-9, a longer version of the 787-8, will carry 259 passengers in three classes with a range of 8,300 nautical miles (15,400 kilometers).

The signing ceremony was held at JAMCO Corporation Aircraft Interiors Company.

JAMCO Corporation today announced the award of a 5-year contract extension, commencing in January 2005, to supply lavatories for the Boeing 747, 767, and 777 commercial airplane families.

JAMCO has supplied Boeing with lavatories since 1981, starting with the Boeing 767 airplane.   JAMCO was subsequently awarded lavatory contracts for the MD80, MD90, MD11, 747-400, 717 and 777 jetliners.

JAMCO is well known as a preeminent aircraft interior monument supplier and a leader in lavatories and galleys throughout the world. JAMCO has received many recognition awards from Boeing, including the Boeing Supplier of the Year in 2002, JAMCO also has been a three-time recipient of the Boeing President’s Award and a nine-time recipient of Boeing’s Pride in Excellence Award.

Taiwan's EVA Air has selected JAMCO for interior programs on three aircraft types. For the carrier's 12 new 777-300ERs, JAMCO will supply galleys as well as air chillers and microwave ovens. A retrofit program for three 747-400s includes new galleys and air chillers, plus lavatory upgrades. JAMCO will also supply courier modules for nine MD-11s.

The total value of the EVA Air contract is approximately US$17 million.
Delivery of equipment will begin in November 2004 for the MD11s, in April 2005 for the 777-300ERs and in December 2005 for the 747-400s.

Thai Airways International has selected JAMCO America for a Total Interior Integration program for nine B747-400s and eight 777-200s.
Serving as program manager, JAMCO America will oversee all aspects of THAI's extensive cabin interior upgrade. The program is scheduled to commence in early 2005.

April 2004

We welcomed more than 300 visitors to our stand at the 2004 Aircraft Interiors Expo, held in March in Hamburg, Germany. On display were functional mockups of JAMCO's innovative no-touch, sensor-operated lavatory and a stunning bar counter jointly developed by Qantas Airways and Marc Newson Ltd. And with soft drinks flowing freely from our new fountain-style beverage cart, we were quite a popular spot at the show.
Galley inserts such as our steam oven and microwave oven were also on display. JAMCO's participation at the Expo reinforced our commitment to giving our customers cutting-edge, cost-effective products that exceed their expectations.

April 2003

JAMCO Corporation is proud to announce its selection by The Boeing Company as Supplier of the Year, 2002, for aircraft interiors. Recipients were selected on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post delivery support and cost from the total Boeing Group supplier base of 11,300 companies. JAMCO was acknowledged for its top ratings as a supplier of interior components, with an impressive on-time delivery performance level of 99.69% and a quality performance rating at 99.60%. On the award, Takashi Kawashima, JAMCO's CEO, said, "This important award means a great deal to our company. It is evidence that the path we chose many years ago, to always work closely with our customers, was the right one. In the same vein, the award inspires us to move forward, following the same philosophy of producing reliable products and giving outstanding customer service. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Boeing, our airline customers, and our hard-working employees."

Takashi Kawashima, C.E.O, JAMCO Corp. with the Crystal Trophy and Hiroo Iwamura, C.E.O, JAMCO AMERICA Inc., attended Boeing 2002 S.O.Y Award Ceremony at the Museum of Flight in Seattle on Mar26, 2003

September 2002

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and aviation industry responded to define new requirements to enhanceFlight Deck Security. On Sept 25, 2002, theEverett office of JAMCO America was awarded the first Supplemental Type Certificate for installation of a Security Flight Deck Door on the 767 series aircraft. This door system complies with new federal regulations of intrusion and ballistic penetration resistance while still maintaining existing stringent aircraft requirements. This effort was accomplished with the competent guidance and cooperation of the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office of the FAA. JAMCO is a leading supplier of aircraft interiors worldwide and is pleased to contribute efforts to the safety of flight.

April, 2002

JAMCO Corporation is proud to announce it received an award from The Boeing Company for its high quality. JAMCO has been a Boeing supplier for 30 years, manufacturing galleys and lavatories for all commercial airplane models.For JAMCO, the award is a highly valued testimony to our commitment to on-time delivery of top-quality products, unrivalled customer service, and long-term customer relationships.JAMCO is also a three-time recipient of Boeing Supplier of the Year awards. In addition, in 2001 Boeing chose JAMCO as preferred supplier of cabin surveillance equipment, which includes CCD infrared cameras and LCD monitors.

December, 2001

JAMCO has been selected by The Boeing Company as a supplier of equipment to be offered together with the Boeing retrofit solution. The JAMCO equipment will meet all applicable FAA regulations as well as requirements identified in Boeing's Standard Cabin Systems Document. The surveillance system includes a CCD infrared-view camera with LCD monitor, allowing the flight crew to monitor the vicinity of the cockpit door even at very low lighting levels. JAMCO can also provide cameras with infrared wide-view and/or fish-eye options. The company has designed the cabin surveillance system to be simple, stand-alone and expandable, qualities that will be of most benefit to the airlines. The cabin surveillance system complements JAMCO's other security products, including enhanced flight deck doors. JAMCO is now offering a door that provides full Level 4 compliance, with impact load resistance, bullet-proofing and various options.

February, 2001

JAMCO Corporation and Austria-based FACC AG are delighted to announce a business tie-up to provide comprehensive, high-quality solutions for the aircraft interior business. In the first phase of the alliance, JAMCO and FACC will cooperate in the interior retrofit market. The companies will also jointly develop a worldwide network for customer support.

FACC is well known in the industry as a supplier of composite interior products, including overhead compartments, sidewall panels, ceiling panels, cockpit and freight compartment linings as well as attachment systems. In addition, FACC's formidable industrial design capability is seen in the B717's advanced interior, designed to maximize both passenger comfort and ease of maintenance.

The companies' respective strengths compliment each other well: JAMCO's expertise in galleys, lavatories, monuments, IFE systems, engineering and certification, FACC's expertise in industrial design, material technology, noise reduction technology and design finishes. The tie-up will enable JAMCO to offer customers an even wider range of innovative products, short lead times and global support.

December, 2000

JAMCO is proud to be one of five recipients of the British Airways "Superb Customer Responsiveness and Delivery Award," presented at the opening ceremony of the airline's new facility at London Heathrow hosted by CEO Mr. R. Eddinton on 16 November, 2000.