The Airbus A350 XWB Ultra Long Range version has completed its first flight. The aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines successfully completed its first short flight test programme to certify the changes over the standard A350-900 that will extend its range capability to 9,700 nautical miles. The test phase also measure enhanced performance from aerodynamic … [Read more...] about Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB completes first flight
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A350-1000 completes hot weather testing in Abu Dhabi
The newest and largest member of the A350 XWB family has completed hot weather testing at Al Ain International airport in Abu Dhabi. The Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft, designated MSN065, has successfully completed hot weather tests where the aircraft was exposed to extreme weather conditions at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. The aircraft successfully cleared all … [Read more...] about A350-1000 completes hot weather testing in Abu Dhabi