Airbus A350 XWB landing gear test bench ready for service
The A350 XWB’s main and nose landing gear test bench is ready for service at Airbus’ site in Filton, UK. This latest step in the…
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A350’s Trent XWB engine makes successful first flight on Airbus’ A380 test aircraft
Promising start to engine flight-test campaign one year ahead of A350 first flight Flight tests to ensure high level of maturity from day one The…
First A350 XWB parts arrive at final assembly line in Toulouse
Airbus has delivered the first major airframe section to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The 21-metre-long front fuselage section, delivered from…
A350 XWB horizontal tailplane assembled by Airbus in Getafe (Spain)
Airbus has started the assembly of the first A350 XWB’s horizontal taiplane (HTP) in Getafe (Spain). The joining of the two lateral boxes will produce…
A350 XWB’s Trent engine rolls-out for initial flight tests
Airbus has completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on the A380 “flying-testbed” aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is depicted here at…
The first A350 XWB forward fuselage takes shape
Airbus aerostructures partner Premium Aerotec has successfully put together the first forward fuselage for the A350 XWB at Nordenham, Germany. The impressive all-composite fuselage is…
First A350 XWB nose section coming together in St Nazaire
The first A350 XWB nose section was transported to Airbus in St Nazaire by Beluga from Airbus partner, Aerolia’s site in Méaulte. The A350 XWB…
Airbus in Illescas delivers first A350 XWB Wing Lower Cover to Airbus in Broughton
Produced at Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for composite materials in Spain 16 September 2011 The first A350 XWB wing lower cover (WLC) has been transported…
Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A350 XWBs
A350XWB continues to attract world class airlines 16 September 2011 The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A350…
Airbus, Goodrich and VSMPO-AVISMA reinforce their partnership on the A350 XWB programme
Confirms VSMPO’s strategic position within the EADS/Airbus supply chain Blagnac, 16 August 2011 Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, Goodrich Corporation, the global supplier of systems…
Airbus Nantes delivers the first A350 XWB keel beam to Airbus Saint-Nazaire
Delivery of the first A350 XWB centre wing box to Airbus Saint-Nazaire on August 8th, Airbus Nantes has delivered the second major A350 XWB component…
THAI becomes new customer for A350 XWB and A320 Family
Aircraft to bring new levels of comfort and eco-efficiency Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm…
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