Westland fin tip

GKN Westland Aerospace has been contracted to design and manufacture the tail-fin tip structure for the McDonnell Douglas MD-90, with first deliveries set for August. The part will consist of a load-bearing carbon-fibre outer skin, reinforced with a nomex honeycomb and aluminium frames.

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