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Airbus starts production of the first A-330neo airplane

Toulouse, France - First metal cut for aircraft parts underway in Toulouse and Nantes

Airbus’ first A-330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the first engine pylon started during the summer at its facility in Saint-Eloi (Toulouse), while its Plant in Nantes began production of the first A-330neo centre wing box. The A-330/800neo and the /...

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Rome, Italy, 09/09/2015 12:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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