SURPRISES AT AIRBUS

I was not surprised that Airbus has determined that it does not have to repeat the failed A380 wing test, or redesign the wing to pass the test (AW&ST May 1, p. 38). This is the latest in a long history of curious European design decisions, including development of the paper-thin skin covering the...

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