The first A350 XWB nose section was transported to Airbus in St Nazaire by Beluga from Airbus partner, Aerolia’s site in Méaulte. The A350 XWB nose section comprises three main sub-assemblies: the cockpit plus upper and lower forward fuselage parts, which incorporate door one and the nose landing gear bay.
Making the best use of modern, high-tech materials, the A350 XWB nose section is made of 40 per cent composites, 55 per cent aluminium/aluminium-lithium and five per cent titanium. Once assembled and equipped, the nose section will be joined to the forward fuselage (made and equipped in Hamburg) to form together the A350 XWB front fuselage.
Source and photo: EADS
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