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The largest composite fuselage panel for Airbus' A350 XWB completes its curing process

The largest composite fuselage panel for Airbus' A350 XWB completes its curing process
18 March 2011 News in brief

The A350 XWB programme has reached a new industrial milestone with the successful curing of this new-generation jetliner’s largest composite fuselage panel. The 93-square metre component was completed by Airbus partner Premium AEROTEC at its Nordenham, Germany site – where the panel is now ready for its ultrasonic inspection, trimming and drilling.