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Civilian aviation news June 25, 2013

Rolls-Royce wins $1bn order from Scandinavian Airlines System

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 Rolls-Royce has won an order worth $1 billion, at list prices, from Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) for Trent XWB and Trent…

Civilian aviation news June 25, 2013

SAS selects eight A350 XWBs and four A330s

Airbus fleet will bring the airline into a new long haul future 25 June 2013 Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

Civilian aviation news June 21, 2013

The A350 XWB dazzles during its debut Le Bourget fly-by

As far as the visitors to the Paris Air Show were concerned, Airbus saved the best for last. As part of its third test flight…

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2013

SriLankan Airlines opts for six A330’s and four A350 XWB’s

Winning combination for efficient long haul fleet SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) for six A330-300s…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 15, 2013

The A350 XWB’s first flight: Fantastic…impressive…and quiet!

The world’s aviation sector moved to the rhythm of Airbus’ A350 XWB today as this new-generation jetliner performed its first flight – viewed by thousands…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 12, 2013

The A350 XWB “takes shape” online prior to its first flight

With the A350 XWB scheduled for its maiden flight on 14 June, Airbus has published the latest “Shaping Efficiency” newsletter with new highlights on this…

Civilian aviation news June 11, 2013

Airbus confirms timing for A350 XWB First Flight, Friday 14th June

On track with programme schedule 11 June 2013 Airbus confirms that the A350 XWB first flight is planned for this Friday, 14th June, based on…

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 June 3, 2013

First A350 XWB engines powered up

Paves the way for A350 XWB’s first flight 2 June 2013 Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the A350 XWB…

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 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…

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