Airbus Hopes To Slash Production Times, Starting With A350XWB

Airbus hopes to slash by 30% the time it will take to complete final assembly of its widebodies, beginning with production of the A350XWB. By first assembling the fuselage, Airbus can start working on the interior of the aircraft even as other efforts, such as wing join, continue at the same time...

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