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Airbus opens new facilities to produce A-350 XWB plane components in China

Blagnac, France - The centre from a jv with some Chinese partners of the Group

Yesterday, the Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), a joint-venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, was inaugurated in Harbin, China by Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO, Chinese government officials and partners. The new facilities will mainly be used to manufacture composite parts for the A-350 XWB, Airbus’ latest aircraft programme. The 3...

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Rome, Italy, 03/01/2011 13:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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