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First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse
Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight.
The… Continue reading
GE Aviation Delivers its First Production Wing Components for the Airbus A350 XWB; First A350 XWB is undergoing ground testing in Toulouse
GE Aviation, Hamble has achieved a major program milestone with the delivery of its initial production wing fixed trailing edge components for the first A350 XWB to fly – ‘MSN001.’ The first A350 XWB-MSN001 is now structurally complete and is… Continue reading
Another A350 XWB takes shape in Toulouse
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Build-up of the third A350 XWB is now underway at Airbus’ Toulouse, France final assembly line as preparations continue for the next-generation jetliner’s upcoming flight and certification campaign.
Designated MSN3, this aircraft will be deployed for a variety of… Continue reading
Front section for first flyable A350 XWB arrives at Toulouse FAL
Airbus has delivered the front fuselage for the first flyable A350 XWB (MSN1) to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse (France). The impressive 21 metre long section is already equipped with its systems and was flown in from Airbus’… Continue reading
Unique Airbus international recruitment event in Toulouse- France
Applications for jobs on all Airbus aircraft programs open from now until 28th May
Airbus, the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer, is launching a new recruitment initiative in Toulouse, France, on Saturday 30th June 2012 to look for… Continue reading
First new-build Sharklet-equipped A320 completed in Toulouse
Airbus has produced the first new-build A320 with Sharklets. Depicted here at its roll-out in Toulouse, MSN 5098 will be one of several A320 Family aircraft in the certification flight-test campaign starting in May this year and lasting around 600… Continue reading
Airbus starts final assembly of first A350 XWB
A350 XWB next generation aircraft takes shape
Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved as… Continue reading
First A350 XWB parts arrive at final assembly line in Toulouse
Airbus has delivered the first major airframe section to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The 21-metre-long front fuselage section, delivered from Airbus in Saint-Nazaire, is destined to become part of the A350 XWB static test airframe. … Continue reading
EASA started inspections of Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Toulouse
EASA experts started inspections of Sukhoi Superjet 100 at Blagnac airport in Toulouse – as part of validation of IAC AR Type Certificate procedure.
During the inspections, the compliance of the systems and airframe of the aircraft SN 97005 with… Continue reading
First Airbus A400M Ferried From Seville to Toulouse
Airbus Military’s first A400M arrived March 9 2010 in Toulouse, France, where the multi-role airlifter will continue its flight test programme.
Touching down at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport following an evaluation flight performed in the Seville region of Spain, the aircraft was welcomed by… Continue reading
New Airbus A330-200F’s first takeoff (VIDEO) this morning at Toulouse.
A330-200F: Allowing freight operators to adapt to evolving markets
The new dedicated Freighter variant of the successful A330 Family took to the skies today during a four hour maiden flight over Toulouse. This milestone marks the start of a 180… Continue reading
Airbus Builds Eco-Efficient A350 XWB Final Assembly Line In Toulouse
Toulouse, 14 January  2009
Today, Airbus starts construction work on the final assembly line for the A350 XWB, the new highly efficient wide-body aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2013.
The 74000m2 factory will house the first stages of… Continue reading