In less than a year, the A350-1000 has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The EASA A350-1000 Type Certification document was signed by EASA’s Certification director, Trévor Woods, and the FAA A350-1000 Type Certification document was signed by FAA’s International Section manager, Bob Breneman. Both certificates were handed … [Read more...] about Airbus A350-1000 receives EASA and FAA Type Certification
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WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show. WFS has been the official ground handling partner of the Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions since 2001. This year it will be responsible for managing the arrivals and departures of over 130 aircraft in the static display at the show as well as the ground … [Read more...] about WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
First A350-1000 successfully completes first flight
The first of three A350-1000 development aircraft to fly – MSN059 – landed at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France yesterday after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and 18 minutes. Powered by Rolls-Royce's new Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft traversed south-western France, during which the crew explored the aircraft's handling and flight envelope. The aircraft was accompanied by a chase plane to observe and film the various manoeuvres. Its progress was monitored by … [Read more...] about First A350-1000 successfully completes first flight
Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet delivering a significant improvement in lower deck cargo capacity of between 10-22 per cent depending on configuration. The airline, which announced the order at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow 2016 in the UK, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the Virgin Atlantic commitment to customer experience as it continues to focus on … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
Airbus begins A350-1000 final assembly
Airbus has started final assembly of the first A350-1000 on schedule at the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This A350-1000, one of three flight test aircraft to be built, will take to the skies for its maiden flight before the end of 2016 with deliveries beginning in in mid-2017. To ensure the smooth integration of the A350-1000 into the FAL while A350-900 production is ramping-up, Airbus has added three additional final assembly stations. For maximum flexibility, all … [Read more...] about Airbus begins A350-1000 final assembly
Virgin Atlantic said be considering A350-1000 order
Virgin Atlantic is set to announce an order for up to twelve A350-1000s according to a report in Bloomberg. Quoting unnamed sources, the news wire said the UK carrier is expected to acquire nine of the aircraft with the remainder to be leased. The move, should reports prove accurate, is the result of Virgin’s analysis into replacements for its B747-400 fleet. Both the A350 and the B777 aircraft are said to be under consideration with delivery time being a critical factor in the decision. Last … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic said be considering A350-1000 order
