A350

Civilian aviation news February 26, 2013

First A350 XWB with wings complete emerges for outdoor testing

The first A350 XWB – MSN001 – now showing its completed wings, has moved to its next phase of ground testing, from Roger Béteille A350…

Civilian aviation news February 25, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news February 20, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news February 15, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news February 7, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News February 6, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news February 4, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news January 3, 2013

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…

Civilian aviation news November 23, 2012

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…

Civilian aviation news November 12, 2012

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…

Civilian aviation news November 1, 2012

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…

Civilian aviation news October 24, 2012

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…

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