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A350 XWB first composite lay-up manufactured in Nantes

The first composite lay-up for the A350 XWB has been manufactured on the 4th of December 2009 in Nantes, France, and marks the 'coming to life' of Airbus's new long range aircraft. This panel for the centre wing-box (CWB), entirely made of carbon, has a surface area of 36 square meters, making it the largest "monobloc" composite panel ever manufactured in Nantes, using a new state-of-the-art laying machine. Once assembled in Nantes, the CWB will be delivered to Airbus Saint-Nazaire for integration.

Monday 14 December, 2009 04:56 AM

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