The inspection instructions focus on rototest and high-frequency eddy-current methods, and apply to the centre wing-box rear lower spar junction and slanted beam connection with the rear spar. EASA ...

Airbus has commenced production of the initial parts for its A350 freighter, with the first components manufactured for the centre wing-box. The airframer’s newly-created Airbus Atlantic division has ...

The Airbus C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB#2) successfully performed its flight campaign, testing a new semi-morphing wing, as well as on-ground structural tests of a novel composite outer wing box.