You guys are probably fed up of this question .
Are all airbus wings transported by the river dee ,road and by air?
the sites that have been suggested have only certain numbers of the planes.
i only asked again because i don`t want to get it wrong.
As I read that information, the answer is yes. Transporting the wings by the River Dee, road and plane is the most practical.
thanks Ms Sue
You're welcome, Adam.
No problem at all! I'm here to help. Let's break down your question into two parts:
1. Are all Airbus wings transported by the River Dee, road, and by air?
2. Are there any reliable sources that provide information about Airbus wing transportation?
1. Airbus Wing Transportation:
To find the answer to this question, we can start by breaking it down into three parts as you mentioned: the River Dee, road, and air.
- The River Dee: Airbus wings are indeed transported by barge on the River Dee in a unique process called "Wing In Ground Effect" transportation. This is done to transport wings from a factory in Mostyn, North Wales, to the Airbus assembly facility in Broughton, Flintshire. So, yes, some Airbus wings are transported by the River Dee.
- Road: Airbus wings are also transported by road. After being shipped by barge, the wings are loaded onto specially designed vehicles and transported to the assembly facility. This ensures the safe transportation of the wings over land.
- Air: While Airbus wings are transported by road and by barge, they are not transported by air. Due to their large dimensions, it is not feasible to transport them by air.
2. Reliable Sources:
Finding reliable sources for specific details about Airbus wing transportation can be challenging. However, you can try the following sources to gather information:
- Official Airbus website: The Airbus website provides detailed information about their processes, including transportation. They may have specific articles or publications that discuss wing transportation.
- Industry publications: There may be industry-specific magazines or websites that cover aerospace or aviation topics. These publications often provide insights into different aspects of aircraft manufacturing and transportation.
- Airbus news platforms: Check if Airbus has their own news or media platform, where they share recent developments, events, or any relevant information about their operations.
Remember, it's always a good practice to verify the information by cross-referencing multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.