Cire 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Beautiful plane.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Affirmative. Here is the video of the painting. Thank you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 For some reason the shape of the nose look like a dolphin o.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/17/airbus-a350-cockpit-video-tour/ Engadget managed to get a sneak peek of the new a350 cockpit. Looks like they took the a330 cockpit, and replaced EVERYTHING with LCD panels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmad M 1 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 The screens on the A330 are already LCD's. There are two extra screens on the front panel and 1 on each side for the EFB's compared to the A330. Maybe closer to the A380 but with two less thrust levers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 A350 prepares for next stage of flight tests in August Airbus has started preparing its A350-900 prototype for a second stage of flight tests, having completed initial assessments on primary aircraft systems. The first flight-test aircraft, MSN1, has logged 92h flight time since first becoming airborne on 14 June. As well as the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and fuel system the tests covered the landing-gear and brakes, ram-air turbine, cabin pressurisation and electrical systems. Early tests have also been conducted on the autopilot and autoland capabilities of the A350. Airbus says the aircraft will spend time on the ground undergoing maintenance and modification of its flight-test installations. The next stage of the test campaign is scheduled to begin in August. Ten pilots have flown MSN1 during the first month of its flight-test programme. MSN1 and MSN3 have heavy instrumentation and will be used for the main airframe system checks, while three other aircraft will have specialist roles. Source: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a350-prepares-for-next-stage-of-flight-tests-in-august-388277/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 1, 2013 Airbus SAS’s efforts to crank out ever-more aircraft relies on a fleet of transport planes that resemble a cross between two of France’s most popular fictional characters: Cyrano de Bergerac and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Beluga, as the bulky custom-built transports are known, is coming out of its niche as the manufacturer seeks to run the fleet 10,000 hours annually by 2017. That’s twice their usage in 2011, as the stable of five Belugas ferry more components and play a critical part particularly in assembling the A350 jet, Airbus’s latest and most modern airliner. With factories scattered around western Europe, Airbus has relied on a complicated logistics network to carry components to its largest facility in Toulouse, France. The company aims for orders in excess of 1,000 units this year, and the Belugas with their ability to accommodate entire wings and other bulky sub-structures play an increasingly important role in Airbus’s attempt to gain a bigger piece of the civil aviation market. “We are entering into the most critical phase of the A350 program,” Tom Enders, the chief executive officer of Airbus parent European Aeronautics, Defence & Space Co., said yesterday. “Ramp-up is underway, and we need to deliver on our commitments to our customers and our first customers particularly for the 350 next year.” More here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/airbus-hunchback-beluga-plays-star-role-in-a350-ramp-up-freight.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JingKai Seah 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Just thought I would post a screenshot of testing currently going on now.. Saw this on FR24.. interesting flightpath.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 We now have two prototypes flying the test programme: Airbus Industrie Airbus A350-941 MSN 001 Test Reg: F-WXWB First Flight: 14-06-2013 Airbus Industrie Airbus A350-941 MSN 003 Test Reg: F-WZGG First Flight: 14-10-2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 The XWB's test program is somewhat subdued compared to the 787. Bodes well for the aircraft & its future owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Should be in service in H2 2014. RT @edgemy: Qatar Airways says A350 delivery on schedule; plans order in Dubai http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-news/260733-qatar-airways-says-a350-delivery-on-schedule-plans-order-in-dubai.html#.Um-L6yyoHbg.twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Huh, they are the largest customer currently with 70 on order...more to come? QR has also stated that they are not interested in B777-X, giving EK the leverage to be Boeing launch customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Fifth and final A350 XWB test aircraft enters final assembly line Assembly of MSN5, the fifth and final member of the A350 XWB flight test fleet is now underway with the fuselage joining process. This follows the recent arrival of the three fuselage sections at the A350 XWB final assembly line in Toulouse, France. 4 NOVEMBER 2013 PRESS RELEASE MSN5 is the second of the A350 flight test aircraft that will feature a passenger cabin. This aircraft will fly for the first time in Spring 2014 and will be used essentially to perform cabin related flight tests. It will also participate in the Early Long Flights where the “passengers” are Airbus employees. This allows the cabin and related systems to be submitted to near realistic operations in order to ensure a mature cabin at entry into service. In addition, MSN5 will carry out Route Proving flights to demonstrate to the certification authorities that the aircraft performs perfectly in airport operations. To date the two A350 XWB test aircraft, MSN1 and MSN3 have clocked up over 500 flight test hours in more than 100 test flights. The A350 XWB has already won more than 760 firm orders from 39 customers worldwide. First delivery will be to Qatar Airways in the second half of 2014. Source: http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/fifth-and-final-a350-xwb-test-aircraft-enters-final-assembly-line/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 760 orders for the A350 already?! MH better get in soon or they'll be waiting forever before their orders can be delivered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Better off jumping in on the 777X instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 The B777X is probably too big for MH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 A350-1000 queue is shorter - I think 2018 deliveries are still OK. A350-900 deliveries will probably be around 2020, if ordered today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrazmoor 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 A350-1000 queue is shorter - I think 2018 deliveries are still OK. A350-900 deliveries will probably be around 2020, if ordered today. LH recently ordered up to 55 A350 with first delivery schedule on 2016. So, if MH taking a big order for A350 i think they can nego to get earlier delivery slots. A350-9 can be use both for their regional and long haul fleet, with that MH can easily order up to 40 A350-9 taking consideration of a network growth( if they have a future plan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 My question is why does MH need the A359 so soon when its A333s are still relatively new? A 2020 delivery date would suit them better, if the A359 is to replace the A333. What they need is a replacement for the B772 for routes where the A388 would be too large. For that, the A35J would be a good fit. Delivery of a B772 replacement would be more urgent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 My question is why does MH need the A359 so soon when its A333s are still relatively new? A 2020 delivery date would suit them better, if the A359 is to replace the A333. SIA 333 are all quite new too. What they need is a replacement for the B772 for routes where the A388 would be too large. For that, the A35J would be a good fit. Delivery of a B772 replacement would be more urgent. Actually, the 359 is designed as a direct replacement for 772 and 343 whereas 35J is geared to compete with the 77W and the upcoming 777X. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrazmoor 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 My question is why does MH need the A359 so soon when its A333s are still relatively new? A 2020 delivery date would suit them better, if the A359 is to replace the A333. I think MH having a shortage of A333s. This can be seen when their plan to upgrade the MEL & SYD to 3x daily using the A333. Some of the destination going back to 772. IMO, HKG shld be serve by A333 instead of A380, while the 738 is not everyone cups of tea. But with MH you never know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 MH can easily order up to 40 A350-9 taking consideration of a network growth( if they have a future plan) Wow... Where's the money coming from??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrazmoor 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Wow... Where's the money coming from??? MH Sugar Daddy of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 MH really needs a replacement for the their B772s, especially if they are not going to refurbish them. They are so far behind competitors and they need upgraded products for their long-haul flights to FRA, AMS, LAX, IST and AKL. The B772 replacements (hopefully the A350) should also be used for flights to SYD, MEL and BNE. The current product on the A33Es would suffice for medium-haul regional flights (HKG, PEK, KIX, etc.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
