The first wing for the A350
XWB has arrived at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse (France)
where the new generation Airbus wide-body aircraft is being assembled.
This first wing, which will not fly, is destined for the A350 XWB
airframe used for static structural tests on the ground that all new
aircraft undergo as part of their certification process. The A350 XWB
wings, as for all Airbus aircraft, are made at Airbus’ Broughton (UK)
site.
The A350 XWB wing covers are 32 metres long by six
metres wide, making them the biggest single civil aviation parts made
from carbon fibre composite material. The wings’ advanced structural
design and superior aerodynamics are both significant contributors to
the 25% fuel saving performance of the A350 XWB.
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