For both the 787 and the A350, fuselage stringers are fabricated separately and then inserted into fixtures/slots in the fuselage skin tool. These are then overwrapped with unidirectional carbon fiber ...

The 180-degree lower fuselage section will comprise the lower fuselage shell with welded stringers and frames, the cabin and cargo floor structure, and relevant main interior and system elements. “We ...

As part of the EU-funded Clean Sky 2/Clean Aviation project "Large Passenger Aircraft" ("LPA"), the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Stade, Germany, together with international project partners, has joined ...

Airbus boosts automation for A320neo fuselage work By Alfred Chua 2019-10-02T03:08:00+01:00 The Airbus A320 family aircraft fuselage structure assembly line will get some help — in the form of ...

Boeing has expanded its examination of 787 Dreamliners after finding more widespread instances of a defect initially thought confined to the aircraft’s aft fuselage plant in South Carolina ...

Airbus inaugurated an automated fuselage-structure assembly line for A320 series narrow-body aircraft in Hamburg, Germany, including a new development for Airbus’ industrial production system. The new ...

Two of Lufthansa Cargo’s four Airbus A321Fs have been grounded, due to a single fine crack found on the rear fuselage structure of the two freighters, the company tells Aviation Daily.

Airbus has inaugurated its highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for A320 Family aircraft in Hamburg, showcasing an evolution in Airbus’ industrial production system. With a special ...

Boeing Australia has completed the major fuselage structure for the first Airpower Teaming System unmanned air vehicle ahead of a planned first flight later this year.

Polish company PZL Mielec is producing around 50% of the Lockheed Martin F-16 rear fuselage section, with plans to expand this to 70-80% by the end of 2024.

Boeing Australia has completed assembly of the fuselage structure of the first ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aircraft it is developing in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

Boeing inspections of 787s for a quality defect in the fuselage skin have broadened to require inspections at 787 component plants in the U.S., Italy and Japan, slowing deliveries to a standstill.