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OCT 02, 2003(newstodate): The international cooperation on the new Airbus A380 took further shape as Dutch manufacturer Stork Aerospace delivered the first fixed wing leading edge for the A380.
Stork's participation in the A380 adventure is estimated to generate a turnover of app. 20 million euro annually over a period of several decades from 2004 onwards.
Airbus has so far landed a total of 129 firm orders for the new mega-Jumbo, and for each airliner Stork will produce 25 meters of wing components in eight different sections, applying thermoplastic composite materials.
Stork's participation in the A380 adventure is estimated to generate a turnover of app. 20 million euro annually over a period of several decades from 2004 onwards.
Airbus has so far landed a total of 129 firm orders for the new mega-Jumbo, and for each airliner Stork will produce 25 meters of wing components in eight different sections, applying thermoplastic composite materials.