The third A350 XWB test plane with a 'carbon' livery unveiled at Airbus HQ in Toulouse on January 2, 2014.
A350 XWB equipped for passengers —
The third A350 XWB test plane with a 'carbon' livery unveiled at Airbus HQ in Toulouse on January 2, 2014.
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The test plane will begin 'early long flights' with passengers later this year. The company says it will deliver the first of its new planes to its inaugural customer by the end of 2014.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The test plane will begin 'early long flights' with passengers later this year. The company says it will deliver the first of its new planes to its inaugural customer by the end of 2014.
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Who's a pretty boy then? Airbus' first completed A350 XWB is unveiled with a full paint-job in Toulouse, France on May 13, 2013. The plane is set to rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in the mid-size aircraft market.
Airbus A350 XWB unveiled —
Who's a pretty boy then? Airbus' first completed A350 XWB is unveiled with a full paint-job in Toulouse, France on May 13, 2013. The plane is set to rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in the mid-size aircraft market.
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After completion of painting, Airbus' first A350 XWB will begin final testing in advance of its maiden flight. The plane is built to cruise at a speed of Mach 0.85
Airbus A350 XWB —
After completion of painting, Airbus' first A350 XWB will begin final testing in advance of its maiden flight. The plane is built to cruise at a speed of Mach 0.85
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Over 50% of the aircraft's body is made from composite materials.
Airbus A350 XWB —
Over 50% of the aircraft's body is made from composite materials.
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The internal cabin width of the aircraft is 5.61 meters, with the A350-1000 seating up to 350 people.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The internal cabin width of the aircraft is 5.61 meters, with the A350-1000 seating up to 350 people.
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The company says that it will use 25% less fuel compared to current long-range competitor.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The company says that it will use 25% less fuel compared to current long-range competitor.
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The company has 616 orders for the plane.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The company has 616 orders for the plane.
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The nose section of the A350 XWB is made with 5% titanium.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The nose section of the A350 XWB is made with 5% titanium.
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A mock-up of a potential interior on board the aircraft.
Airbus A350 XWB —
A mock-up of a potential interior on board the aircraft.
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