Vibration testing for the Airbus A350-1000 in higher gear
An optimised method for the ground vibration testing of Airbus jetliners has reduced this validation phase for the A350 XWB’s stretched-fuselage A350-1000 version, and will…
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China Airlines becomes new operator of the A350 XWB
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine widebody…
WTO says EU failed to rein in Airbus subsidies
(Reuters) The World Trade Organization said on Thursday the European Union had failed to rein in billions of dollars in subsidies to planemaker Airbus, prompting…
Thai Airways International becomes new operator of the A350 XWB
Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to…
THAI’s first A350 XWB takes to the skies
The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft bearing the…
ALC increases portfolio with three A350s and one A321
Lessor to meet market demand with more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company announced a…
THAI’s first A350 XWB ready to start ground and flight tests
The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has rolled out from cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line….
The A350 XWB embarks on its first demonstration tour of China
The world’s newest airliner, the Airbus A350XWB, will make its first demo tour of China between June 25th and July 2nd. During the eight day…
Airbus responds to customer needs with evolved A350 XWB documentation
The A350 XWB ushered in a new era of medium- and long-haul flight operations with its 2014 service entry. In addition to raising the bar…
FAA approves A350 XWB for ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS
• Includes option for 300min ETOPS capability; On target for full 370min approval this year • A350 XWB ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS capability now approved…
Qatar Airways urges Airbus to resolve A350 ‘issues’
Qatar Airways increased pressure on Europe’s Airbus over aircraft reliability on Wednesday, saying it had some “issues” with the A350 passenger jet, barely a year…
A350 XWB full-flight simulator installed at Airbus Training Center in Miami
Americas’ first A350 XWB simulator in the United States qualified to ‘Level-D’ by FAA, EASA Airbus Training Center (ATC) in Miami – part of the…