JonathanFong 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 I like the racoon eyes. Hope more airlines will have it that way. A350 Racoonjet/Racoonliner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Airbus A350-900 receives EASA Type Certification 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 PRESS RELEASE The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification will follow shortly. The EASA A350-900 Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Executive Director, Patrick Ky. The document was handed over to Airbus’ Executive Vice President Engineering, Charles Champion and Airbus’ A350 XWB Chief Engineer, Gordon McConnell. http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airbus-a350-900-receives-easa-type-certification/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 1, 2014 Airbus A350-900 is EASA certified During the certification programme, EASA has established 16 technical panels composed of 40 engineers and test pilots, covering the full range of the programme from structure to avionics and from cabin safety to flight tests. EASA flight test teams have actively participated in more than 250 hours of flight testing. Nearly 700 certification documents were reviewed and accepted by EASA. More than 60,000 hours were logged by EASA staff or experts from European National Aviation Authorities to enable the certification of the A350. http://easa.europa.eu/newsroom-and-events/news/airbus-a350-900-easa-certified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 1, 2014 First A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/first-airbus-a350-xwb-for-vietnam-airlines-is-taking-shape/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Airbus A350-900 receives FAA Type Certification Successfully achieves industry’s most rigorous aircraft test programme 13 NOVEMBER 2014 PRESS RELEASE The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, received Type Certification on the 12th November from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at FAA headquarters in Washington D.C. FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Peggy Gilligan and Airbus Group Inc. Chairman Allan McArtor were among the signing authorities at the official ceremony. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Today’s milestone follows the A350-900 Type Certification awarded by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September. The A350-900’s respective FAA and EASA certification awards come after Airbus successfully finished a stringent program of certification trials which took the A350-900 airframe and systems well beyond their design limits to ensure all airworthiness criteria are fully met. The fleet of five test A350-900 aircraft completed the certification flight test campaign, on time, having accumulated more than 2,600 flight test hours to create and successfully achieve one of the aviation industry’s most thorough and efficient test programs ever developed for a commercial airliner. The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range product line and the newest member of Airbus' leading widebody family. The A350 XWB stands out in its class thanks to its combination of passenger comfort, technological innovation and its unique industrial process. Built hand-in-hand with our customers, the A350 XWB sets new standards in terms of passenger experience, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. At the end of October 2014, the A350 XWB had won 750 orders from 39 customers worldwide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 The five test and development A350-900s took to the skies for a formation flight in September 2014, bringing together all of the aircraft used for Airbus’ successful campaign leading to certification of this latest Airbus widebody jetliner http://videos.airbus.com/video/02338bb91d0s.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) A350 XWB Magazine #07 http://www.a350xwb.com/x-tra/magazine-07/ Edited December 2, 2014 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 The waiting in almost over. In slightly more than a month, the first of its kind will enter commercial service. 1st operator: Qatar Airways 1st hub: Doha 1st destination: Frankfurt 1st route: DOH-FRA from 15 January 2015 http://airlineroute.net/2014/12/02/qr-fra-jan15/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 3, 2014 Delivery of Qatar's first aircraft, MSN 6, will be today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Correction on delivery date. Airline set to take delivery of the world’s first A350 XWB in Toulouse, France, on 13 December http://www.qatarairways.com/qa/en/press-release.page?pr_id=pressrelease_a350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 From Concept to Reality - Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB (Episode 1: From the Ground Up) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Mystery as Qatar Airways postpones delivery of Airbus A350 jet Gulf airline Qatar Airways has delayed a ceremonial flight to take first delivery of A350 as part of huge 80 aircraft order See: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/11285701/Mystery-as-Qatar-Airways-postpones-delivery-of-Airbus-A350-jet.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 See: http://www.telegraph...s-A350-jet.html Associated Press must have been a very good Photoshop editor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 Twelve customer A350s in final assembly Finnair’s first Airbus A350 has entered the final assembly line at Toulouse, as the airframer maintains pressure on its ramp-up phase for the type. A350 programme manager Didier Evrard stated during an investor forum in London that MSN18 had entered the line. Full report: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/twelve-customer-a350s-in-final-assembly-407056/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Today is the day, the first A350 delivery: http://www.a350xwb.com/delivery/qatar-airways/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Airbus delivers first ever A350 XWB to Qatar Airways Airbus Press Release: http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airbus-delivers-first-ever-a350-xwb-to-qatar-airways/ Aviation Week Coverage: http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/qatar-airways-takes-delivery-first-airbus-a350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 26, 2014 Opening a new chapter in aviation, first delivery of A350 XWB to Qatar Airways 22 DECEMBER 2014 HEADLINE NEWS Customer satisfaction means giving the airlines that operate Airbus aircraft exactly what they want. This was achieved on 22 December when A350 XWB MSN006 was delivered to launch customer Qatar Airways, widely recognised for insisting on the highest possible standards for its passengers. The airline has ordered 80 of the world’s most advanced airliners and the on-time, on-quality delivery is the culmination of eight years’ hard work from everyone involved in the A350 XWB programme. As the delivery ceremony got started Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said, “This is a very proud moment for Qatar Airways, we have watched this dynamic aircraft grow to be truly ahead of the curve and I am delighted to welcome the latest generation into our rapidly expanding fleet. Qatar Airways will be leading the way in the aviation sector by offering our passengers the opportunity to travel onboard the most modern of airliners in the sky.” “We wanted to fly the first prototype before Paris airshow 2013 and we did it,” Fabrice Brégier told guests. “We wanted to certify this aircraft in the third quarter of 2014, meaning the shortest certification process in aircraft history, and we did it. We wanted to deliver this aircraft a couple of months later and we did it. So I am very proud of the teams led by Didier Evrard and all teams in the functions who supported them. It’s a perfect match, to be handing over the first of an all-new, world class aircraft to a leading world class airline.” “We are very proud to have worked with Qatar Airways and Airbus on the A350 XWB, using the latest technology to deliver new standards in customer service,” added Eric Schulz, President, Civil Large Engines at Rolls-Royce, the exclusive engine manufacturer. He described the occasion as, “a very important day for everyone at Rolls-Royce.” As the speeches ended, the guests were invited to an artistic performance that reflected the close relationship between the Middle-East based launch customer and the manufacturer headquartered in South West France. The beautiful soprano voice of Hiba Al Kawas, a pioneer of Arabic opera, floated over music provided by the Orchestre National du Capitole, Toulouse, as calligraphy artist Faouzia Hilmy illustrated a verse of ninth century Arabic poetry on the theme of friendship. More here: http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/opening-a-new-chapter-in-aviation-first-delivery-of-a350-xwb-to-qatar-airways/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Update from Airbus http://www.airbusgroup.com/dam/assets/airbusgroup/int/en/investor-relations/documents/2015/Publications-/Analysts-Meetings/Deutsche-Bank/A350-Update---22-January-2015/A350%20Update%20-%2022%20January%202015.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 It has been more than three months since Qatar Airways took delivery on 22-Dec-2014 of the world's first A350 XWB. Since then Qatar has taken delivery of only a second aircraft and has used it to increase Doha-Frankfurt service from one to two daily flights, perhaps for operational or commercial reasons although far catchier was Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker's explanation the double daily A350 would "rub salt in the wound" of Lufthansa. A far greater commitment is in Singapore, where Qatar Airways will have three daily A350 flights to Singapore, a longer flight than Frankfurt. Singapore may be the first airport to see two A350 operators when Finnair commences A350 service there after other Asian points. Vietnam Airlines will launch A350 service to Paris CDG while Cathay Pacific may make Auckland an early A350 destination. A350 configurations range from 280 to 305 seats. No airline has first class (yet) and business class seat counts range from 29 to 46, with business class comprising 10-15% of total seats. Frankfurt and Singapore only announced A350 destinations for Qatar Launch operator Qatar Airways received its second A350 in Mar-2015 and is using the aircraft for its second daily Doha-Frankfurt flight. The first flight has been operating with the A350 since the first aircraft was delivered at the end of 2014. Qatar expects to end 2015 with five A350s in service. Qatar initially announced New York JFK as the first A350 destination. The switch from New York JFK to Frankfurt could have been commercial, operational (Frankfurt is closer than New York and initial production aircraft do not always have full specifications) or another reason. There was speculation Qatar either moved the inaugural A350 route to Frankfurt or could not serve New York so instead selected Frankfurt as a rub to Lufthansa, based in Frankfurt and actively campaigning for restrictions on traffic rights for Gulf carriers. Whatever the ultimate reason, outspoken Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker is running with the Lufthansa theme, saying A350 service to Frankfurt would "rub salt in the wound" of Lufthansa. Qatar's second long-haul A350 destination will be Singapore, with the airline to offer three daily flights to the city – a larger commitment (frequency and distance) than two daily flights to Frankfurt. Qatar currently offers two daily flights to Singapore with 787-8s. Vietnam Airlines marketing itself as first Asian operator of both A350 and 787 More here: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/a350-update-qatar-airways-only-operator-but-vietnam-airlines-finnair-and-cathay-firm-up-plans-215204 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes shape 19 MAY 2015 PRESS RELEASE Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines at its facilities in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 70 A350 XWBs ordered by the airline and is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2016. The A350 XWB will form a major part of the future Singapore Airlines fleet and will be operated on the carrier’s medium and long-haul routes. The aircraft is now in the initial fuselage section joining phase. Following this, it will move in before the end of the month to the next assembly station for wing junction, start of cabin installation and first power-on. The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range aircraft family and the latest member of the manufacturer’s leading widebody family. The A350 XWB is the world’s most modern and efficient aircraft in its size category and is setting new standards in terms of flight experience for passengers, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for airlines. Source: Airbus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Qatar Airways pursues rapid expansion in Singapore after the first A350 lands at Changi Four other airlines will begin A350 operations in 2H2015 and early 2016 More: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/qatar-airways-pursues-rapid-expansion-in-singapore-after-the-first-a350-lands-at-changi-223856 Edited May 20, 2015 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 24, 2015 Finnair A350 to feature Oneworld colours Finnair’s second Airbus A350-900 is to carry the livery of the Oneworld airline alliance. The airline has disclosed that the A350 will be painted in the special colours adopted by Oneworld members for selected aircraft in their fleets. Finnair has 19 A350s on order and is set to take delivery of its first example of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered twinjet this year. See: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-finnair-a350-to-feature-oneworld-colours-414895/ http://www.airliners.net/photo/Oneworld-(Finnair)/Airbus-A350-941/2677880/L/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 Airbus Warming to Jumbo-Sized A350 Able to Take on Boeing's 777X Airbus Group SE said it’s stepping up work with airlines to determine whether a bigger variant of the A350 wide-body jetliner would make sense as it seeks to challenge the order success of Boeing Co.’s enlarged 777X. The aircraft, a longer version of the A350-1000, itself already a so-called stretch model, would be just four seats shy of 400 in a three-class configuration, large enough to take on the biggest 777-9 planned by Boeing, Airbus said Tuesday at a briefing in Paris. Airbus’s A350-900, introduced in 2014, typically seats 325, with the -1000, due to commence deliveries in 2017, offering 366 berths. While that’s sufficient to combat existing 777 variants and the upgraded 777-8, the 777-9 will accommodate as many as 425 seats and be “in a class by itself,” Boeing says. “We’ve started to study what we could do on top of the A350-900 and A350-1000 because some airlines have asked us, and it’s our duty to look,” Fabrice Bregier, who heads Airbus’s planemaking arm, said in Paris. More: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-12/airbus-warming-to-jumbo-sized-a350-able-to-take-on-boeing-s-777x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 First for efficiency, first for reliability, first year in service for the Trent XWB On January 15 this year the world’s most efficient aero engine completed its first year in service. The Trent XWB on the A350 XWB achieved the milestone in style having performed in an exemplary fashion in its first 12 months of operation. See: http://www.rolls-royce.com/products-and-services/civil-aerospace/products/civil-large-engines/trent-xwb/programme-update.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Airbus touts 400-seat 'A350-8000' jetliner "It would have similar capacity and range (as the 777-9) and substantially lower seat-mile costs," Airbus sales chief John Leahy said in an interview. "We are showing it to airlines right now." It marks a shift in priorities after the oil price collapse eased pressure on Airbus to upgrade its larger four-engined A380, output of which is declining because of slow sales. Full report: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-a-idUSKCN0W51ZW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
