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Airbus starts making the wings for first A350 XWB
Assembly of the 32 metre long carbon fibre wings for the first A350 XWB (MSN1) has started at Airbus’ recently opened “North Factory” in Broughton, UK.
Most of the A350 XWB wing is made of light-weight carbon composites, including the… Continue reading
Airbus video impression of new A350 XWB interior
With its brand new fuselage cross section, the A350 XWB provides passengers with superior comfort in all classes. The combination of cabin spaciousness, wide seats, and innovative moodlighting creates a unique feeling of well-being and ensures that all passengers arrive… Continue reading
Airbus sets priority on section maturity for smooth A350 XWB production ramp-up
Airbus pre Final Assembly Line (FAL) activities have started although with some delay due to the late availability of some key composite and detailed parts. The start of the FAL is now scheduled for the first quarter of 2012. Entry… Continue reading
A350 XWB horizontal tailplane assembled by Airbus in Getafe (Spain)
Airbus has started the assembly of the first A350 XWB’s horizontal taiplane (HTP) in Getafe (Spain). The joining of the two lateral boxes will produce the 17 metre span primary structure of the HTP.
Structural assembly will continue over the… Continue reading
A350 XWB’s Trent engine rolls-out for initial flight tests
Airbus has completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on the A380 “flying-testbed” aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is depicted here at Airbus’ Jean-Luc Lagardère site in Toulouse where the engine was mounted. The aircraft and engine… Continue reading
The first A350 XWB forward fuselage takes shape
Airbus aerostructures partner Premium Aerotec has successfully put together the first forward fuselage for the A350 XWB at Nordenham, Germany. The impressive all-composite fuselage is 13 metres long and comprises four panels and the floor grid. Structural assembly work will… Continue reading
First A350 XWB nose section coming together in St Nazaire
The first A350 XWB nose section was transported to Airbus in St Nazaire by Beluga from Airbus partner, Aerolia’s site in Méaulte. The A350 XWB nose section comprises three main sub-assemblies: the cockpit plus upper and lower forward fuselage parts,… Continue reading
Airbus in Illescas delivers first A350 XWB Wing Lower Cover to Airbus in Broughton
Produced at Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for composite materials in Spain
The first A350 XWB wing lower cover (WLC) has been transported from Airbus’ composites manufacturing site in Illescas, Spain, to Airbus’ wing assembly site in Broughton,… Continue reading
Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A350 XWBs
A350XWB continues to attract world class airlines
The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A350 XWB aircraft, of which 25 A350-900 will be firmed up shortly. The aircraft will become… Continue reading
Airbus, Goodrich and VSMPO-AVISMA reinforce their partnership on the A350 XWB programme
Confirms VSMPO’s strategic position within the EADS/Airbus supply chain
Blagnac, 16 August 2011
Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, Goodrich Corporation, the global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defence markets and VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, the Russian titanium manufacturer,… Continue reading
Airbus Nantes delivers the first A350 XWB keel beam to Airbus Saint-Nazaire
Delivery of the first A350 XWB centre wing box to Airbus Saint-Nazaire on August 8th, Airbus Nantes has delivered the second major A350 XWB component manufactured on the site – the keel beam. The exceptional convoy, over 25 metres long,… Continue reading
THAI becomes new customer for A350 XWB and A320 Family
Aircraft to bring new levels of comfort and eco-efficiency
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm order of four A350-900s and five A320 aircraft, becoming a new customer for both aircraft… Continue reading