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Airbus starts final assembly of first A-350XWB airplane

Toulouse, France - Next generation aircraft takes shape

Final assembly of the first A-350XWB aircraft is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the airplane’s progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front section. This first airframe will be used for the static structural tests that all new aircraft undergo as part of their certification process. T...

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Rome, Italy, 04/06/2012 14:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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