Qatar Airways is the global launch customer of the Airbus A350 XWB, accepting delivery of the next-generation aircraft in a ceremony on December 22.
Qatar Airways' new Airbus A350 XWB —
Qatar Airways is the global launch customer of the Airbus A350 XWB, accepting delivery of the next-generation aircraft in a ceremony on December 22.
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Qatar Airways' new A350 will enter into service in January, serving flights between the airline's hub, Doha, and Frankfurt, Germany.
Doha to Frankfurt —
Qatar Airways' new A350 will enter into service in January, serving flights between the airline's hub, Doha, and Frankfurt, Germany.
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A closeup of the Qatar Airways A350 XWB wing 'Sharklet'.
'Sharklets' —
A closeup of the Qatar Airways A350 XWB wing 'Sharklet'.
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Qatar Airways A350 XWB Tail close-up. The Gulf airline has ordered 80 of the aircraft, which has a list price of $295 million.
$295 million price tag —
Qatar Airways A350 XWB Tail close-up. The Gulf airline has ordered 80 of the aircraft, which has a list price of $295 million.
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"With a streamlined nose and wrap-around cockpit windows, the A350 XWB has a unique sporty look -- which also contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency," says Airbus.
How to spot an A350 XWB —
"With a streamlined nose and wrap-around cockpit windows, the A350 XWB has a unique sporty look -- which also contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency," says Airbus.
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The fuselage of the Qatar Airways' A350-900, assembled at Airbus' headquarters in Toulouse, France.
Qatar Airways A350 XWB fuselage —
The fuselage of the Qatar Airways' A350-900, assembled at Airbus' headquarters in Toulouse, France.
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At an event to mark the delivery, Airbus chief Fabrice Bregier, seen on the left, described Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker as a "tough customer." He said: "You are demanding, sometimes for us a bit too demanding."
'Tough customer' —
At an event to mark the delivery, Airbus chief Fabrice Bregier, seen on the left, described Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker as a "tough customer." He said: "You are demanding, sometimes for us a bit too demanding."
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