A350

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 6, 2013

Airbus A350 to make maiden flight next week

(AFP) French aerospace giant Airbus’s new long-haul carrier, the A350, should make its maiden flight at the end of next week unless bad weather or…

Civilian aviation news June 4, 2013

Airbus announces crew for A350 XWB First Flight

4 June 2013 When the first A350 XWB to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2013

Rolls-Royce welcomes Singapore Airlines decision to select Trent XWB-powered A350 aircraft

Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by Singapore Airlines to select 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft that will be powered by Trent XWB engines – the…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2013

Singapore Airlines to order up to 50 more A350 XWBs

Third order from carrier for all-new Airbus mid-size widebody Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft….

Civilian aviation news May 22, 2013

Rolls-Royce wins order from CIT to power 23 aircraft

Rolls-Royce has won an order from US leasing company CIT Aerospace for Trent XWB engines to power ten Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and Trent 700…

General Aviation News May 13, 2013

Airbus says A350 ‘progressing well’ to first flight

Europe’s newest passenger jet, the A350, is “progressing well on its route to first flight,” manufacturer Airbus said on Monday. The planemaker issued the comment…

Civilian aviation news May 13, 2013

First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse

Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This…

Civilian aviation news May 1, 2013

Confirming A350 XWB safety with lightning strike evaluations

Lightning strike testing has been performed for the A350 XWB, completing a key required step in preparations for this next-generation Airbus jetliner’s maiden flight. These…

Civilian aviation news April 22, 2013

IAG and British Airways select the A350

A350-1000 to take major role in British Airways future long-haul After a thorough selection process, International Airline Group (IAG), and British Airways have signed a…

Civilian aviation news April 9, 2013

Airbus to further expand the A350 XWBs Catalogue offering for Premium Economy Seating

• Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators • EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue •…

Civilian aviation news March 26, 2013

Airbus installs Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and Honeywell APU on A350 XWB MSN001

Airbus has installed on the first flight-test A350 XWB (MSN001) its two flight-ready Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and is also installing the new Honeywell HGT1700…

Civilian aviation news March 7, 2013

GE Aviation Delivers its First Production Wing Components for the Airbus A350 XWB; First A350 XWB is undergoing ground testing in Toulouse

GE Aviation, Hamble has achieved a major program milestone with the delivery of its initial production wing fixed trailing edge components for the first A350…

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