Aerospace Production

Abstract

Chadderton, England — the home of British Aerospace PLC (BAe), the British company which plays an important role in the Airbus project as designer and builder of the wings for A300, A310, A320 and A340 aircraft. The wings are designed at BAe, Filton, prior to machining at Chadderton, following which assembly is undertaken at BAe in Chester. The company has a one‐fifth share in the Airbus business representing £1 billion turnover and with orders and deliveries for the aircraft approaching 900, the importance of Airbus to the plant is continuing to increase.

Citation

(1994), "Aerospace Production", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 66 No. 6, pp. 20-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb037529