UTC Aerospace Systems inaugurates new building dedicated exclusively to production of thrust reversers for Airbus A350 XW

UTC Aerospace Systems’ Aerostructures business formally inaugurated a new building dedicated exclusively to production of thrust reversers and the integration of nacelle systems for the Airbus A350 XWB at its Toulouse, France site. The opening of the building, operated by Goodrich Aerospace Europe S.A.S., features an innovative robotic thrust reverser assembly line. The new building is adjacent to the existing production facility, which is a final assembly and integration site for the nacelle systems on several Airbus programs, including the popular A320 family. The nacelle systems for the A350 XWB, the largest nacelle ever built by the Aerostructures business, will contribute to the expected lower fuel consumption offered by the new twinjet. The new building includes a 50,000-ft² thrust reverser robotic production area with a moving assembly line, a paint shop with an infrared curing tunnel and office space for support functions. nThe new building is a testament to the commitment of the Aerostructures teams to Airbus. The company began operations in Toulouse in 1973, when it first started producing nacelle systems for the Airbus A300 model. UTC Aerospace Systems provides more than 20 proprietary systems for the new Airbus A350 XWB including electric power generation and secondary distribution, wheels and carbon brakes, pilot side stick controllers, SmartProbe air data system and various engine components.