The complex logistics of Airbus A350 wing production

A350 composite wing spars are delivered to the wing-assembly plant in Wales by truck from England (1) and Scotland (2) and the wing skins by the Airbus Beluga special air transport from Spain (3) and Germany (4).

The Beluga ferries the almost-completed wings one at a time from Wales to Germany (5) for finishing and from there to France (6) for aircraft final assembly.

Sources: Esri, Airbus
Reporting by DOMINIC GATES, Graphic by MARK NOWLIN / THE SEATTLE TIMES