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First Airbus A350 XWB emerges from paintshop First Airbus A350 XWB emerges from paintshop

The first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, known as MSN001, has emerged in its Airbus livery from the paintshop in Toulouse, France.

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.

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Airbus A350 XWB undergoes lightning strike testing Airbus A350 XWB undergoes lightning strike testing

Lightning strike testing has been performed on the new Airbus A350 XWB, a key step in preparations for the aircraft's maiden flight.

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Unitech Composites wins contract to produce Boeing 787 wing parts

Unitech Composites has been awarded a contract from Spirit AeroSystems to produce wing assembly parts for the Boeing 787 aircraft.

GE Aviation opens Ellisville Composites facility

GE Aviation has opened its second composites factory in Mississippi. The Ellisville Composites facility will manufacture and assemble composite components for the aircraft industry.

Last month's top 3 Reinforced Plastics stories Last month's top 3 Reinforced Plastics stories

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of April 2013.