Airbus to Make 1st Composite Barrel for A350 XWB

Airbus has started making the first carbon fiber barrel for its A350 XWB fuselage at its production plant in Illescas, Spain

The barrel, known as section 19, is 5.5 meters long, with an area of 56 square meters, and will go at the rear of the aircraft. The carbon fibre placement process will be completed in the coming weeks, Airbus said.

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