Airbus has commenced production of the A350-1000 wing at its specialist plant in Broughton, UK. The wing for the largest member of the A350 fami- ly is based on that for the -900, but features modifications including an extended trailing edge. Work on fixed trailing edge sections began in May, and the Broughton facility will assemble components also including composite wing covers. Rolls-Royce is developing the higher-thrust Trent XWB-97 engine for the type, which the manufacturer expects to fly on an A380 testbed towards the end of this year.
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