A Closer Look at the A350 Assembly Line

Can't believe I missed the live broadcast of the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line Inauguration Ceremony!  In Recent years, we were extremely lucky to witness the birth of several major new aircraft, nurturing innovative changes and improvements.  The A380 marked one of the first milestones, taking off its first flight test in April 2005, followed by the first flight of Boeing's Dreamliner 787s in December 2009.  Though encountered major delays and technical "resolutions", I believe that these manufacturers and production members should be well recognized for the innovative changes that make flying better for the future!  Regardless of who invented the first jetliners, or who has a longer history in aircraft manufacturing, I believe all manufactures have tried their best, putting outstanding efforts, research and development, manpower, spirit and enthusiasm in aviation! 

Here are some highlights of the A350's Assembly Line ceremony!  Especially note the shot starting at 02:36 if you wish the see the partially assembled A350 fuselage, or MSN001 test aircraft!  

Assembly of the first A350 XWB - Test Aircraft MSN001
(Photo from Airbus.com)

Ahead of us are the first fligths of Bombardier's new Cseres and Airbus' A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body).  What will be next?