Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft
Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies 25 February 2013 Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft…
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Another A350 XWB takes shape in Toulouse
Airbus Build-up of the third A350 XWB is now underway at Airbus’ Toulouse, France final assembly line as preparations continue for the next-generation jetliner’s upcoming…
Airbus activates “Plan B” for the A350 XWB batteries
Reverts back to nickel cadmium technology 15 February 2013 Airbus is confident that the lithium ion (Li-ion) main battery architecture it has been developing with…
A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification
Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer 7 February 2013 The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another…
The A350 XWB jetliner makes its first flight…virtually
In preparation for the maiden takeoff of Airbus’ new A350 XWB jetliner later this year, the “Aircraft Zero” test bed has started its virtual first…
Significant lessor order for Airbus newest, most fuel efficient aircraft
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900…
CIT adds ten A350 XWB aircraft to its portfolio
Repeat order from top lessor confirms strong market demand for A350 XWB CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), a global leader in transportation finance has placed…
The A350 XWB is readied for static testing
23 November 2012 Airbus’ A350 XWB static test airframe has moved into the facility where it will undergo testing to validate the structural design of…
Afriqiyah Airways places firm order for four more A350 XWBs
Libyan carrier also up-sizes its original order for six A350-800s to larger A350-900s 12 November 2012 Afriqiyah Airways has increased its A350 XWB fleet with…
United may upgrade some A350 jet orders
(Reuters) – United Airlines is mulling upgrading some of its Airbus (EAD.PA) A350 orders to the largest member of the European aircraft family in a…
Rolls-Royce wins US $2.6BN order from Singapore Airlines
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a US$2.6bn order, at list prices, from Singapore Airlines for Trent engines to power 20 Airbus A350-900…
Singapore Airlines to order more A380s and A350 XWBs
Maximum comfort and efficiency for medium and long haul routes Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus,…
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