Airbus says its new A350XWB passenger plane will burn 25% less fuel than existing similar size jets.
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Airbus A350XWB test ride —
The rear cabin of the test plane has been fitted out with a complete interior. The lower ceiling above the middle seats is where the crew rest area is located.
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Business class cabin —
The business class cabin. The first customer for the new plane is Qatar Airways, with delivery slated for December. The aircraft is going through its final tests to gain certification to come into service.
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Economy seating —
The kitted-out plane has nine seats abreast in economy.
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Mood lighting —
The plane's adjustable LED lighting system has 16.7 million color combinations.
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In-flight entertainment —
No more lumpy carpets: The in-flight entertainment system has been wired under the floor and boxes removed from passengers' floor space.
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18-inch wide seats —
Airbus have been championing the industry to make 18-inch width seats the norm. The A350XWB can be configured from up to 10 seats abreast.
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Increased luggage space —
The manufacturer touts increased luggage space in the overhead bins. Side stowage areas can fit five roller bags.
Testing times —
A seat mounted thermometer records the temperature and relays it back to the control center.
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Rear cabin —
Two engineers man the test station set up in the rear cabin of the plane.
Power points —
Life vests are still stowed under the seats. As well as a handy power point.
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A thing of beauty —
The A350XWB's swooshing, curving wing tips could soon make it a recognizable sight at airports.
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Aft galley —
As of July 2014 Airbus has received 742 orders from 38 airlines for the A350XWB.
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Catering corps —
Two Cathay Pacific cabin crew members put the gallery through its paces on the four-hour flight from Hong Kong to Singapore.
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Seat surveillance —
A display for the cabin crew to monitor cabin services.
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Bathroom basics —
No frills, but a cute light that comes on when the bathroom door is opened before dimming until the door is locked.
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Crew comforts —
The rest area for cabin crew has six berths.
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Practice run —
The trip from Hong Kong to Singapore was to help demonstrate how effectively the plane could be turned around during normal service schedules.
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Wheels down —
No need for a tire change yet. The A350XWB is noticeably quiet on take off.
