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Stork Fokker to build flaps for Airbus A-350XWB

Papendrecht, Netherlands - It aims to produce 140 sets per year

Stork Fokker has signed a contract with Airbus for the development and manufacturing of the composite outboard flaps for the A-350 XWB family of aircraft. Outboard flaps are increasing the surface-area of the wing during take-off and landing. The A-350 XWB composite flaps have unique capabilities. Development activities have already started in Papendrecht in close collaboration with Airbus Operating...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1112027
Rome, Italy, 12/01/2009 11:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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