A321 aircraft

Unique seabird inspired Airbus engineers to create innovative aircraft

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      Revolutionising aircraft wing design is one of the objectives of Airbus’ AlbatrossOne—a project that draws on inspiration from the albatross’ flight techniques. The demonstrator aircraft, which is a small-scale version based on the A321 aircraft, is constructed from carbon-fibre and glass-fibre-reinforced polymers, as well as components from additive manufacturing. Freely flapping wing-tips … Read more

Airbus to establish first U.S.-based production facility

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Airbus to establish first assembly line in United States In a major strategic announcement, Airbus said it will establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to assemble and deliver A320 Family aircraft. Located at the Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, it will be the company’s first U.S.-based production facility. The facility in Alabama will … Read more