Airbus Cuts First Metal On A380 Freighter
Airbus this week observed the launch of the A380 Freighter production by cutting the first metal on the plane's center wing box in Nantes, France. The wings are attached to the center wing box and are made mainly of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. Airbus has 27 firm orders and commitments from four...
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