PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Airbus S.A.S.
The first A350 XWB nose section has been transported by Beluga to Airbus in St Nazaire from partner company 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. 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.
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