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FEATURE AIRBUS 350

delivery, to Qatar Airways, by the end of passengers and crew while guaranteeing potential,” the spokesman said.
the year,” the spokesman added. operators optimum revenue potential and The A350-900, along with the other
Airbus claimed that by the end of operating efficiency. A350 XWB variants, inherit commonality
October 2014, the A350 XWB had won 750 This jetliner accommodates 315 features from Airbus’ fly-by-wire aircraft
orders from 39 customers worldwide. passengers in a two-class configuration, family, while benefitting from the latest
U.S. carrier Delta also recently while offering unbeatable economics in in display technology and integrated
announced an order for 25 aircraft. Delta high-density seating and true long-haul modular avionics.
said the A350s will operate primarily on capability with a range of up to 7,750 The new aircraft retains the same
long-range routes between the U.S. and nautical miles. handling qualities as the A320, A330/A340
Asia, replacing Boeing 747-400s, starting According to Airbus, the innovative and A380 families, and are flown utilising
in the second quarter of 2017. carbon fibre reinforced plastic fuselage similar operating procedures. For Airbus-
The aircraft has a range of 7,750 miles results in lower fuel burn as well as easier rated pilots, this means less training time
and is projected by Airbus to carry about maintenance. “With this new fuselage – when transitioning from one aircraft to
315 passengers. along with the latest systems and engines, another, as shorter-duration Difference
The A350 XWB is the latest addition as well as an advanced wing optimised for Training classes replace the Full Type
to the market-leading Airbus wide-body Mach 0.85 cruise speed – the A350-900 is a Rating course.
product line. As the first A350 XWB Family generation beyond its current competitor, Additionally, pilots can fly multiple
version that will enter airline service, the benefitting from a 25 per cent lower fuel aircraft types within an Airbus fleet by
A350-900 has the same optimised cabin burn, 25 per cent lower operating costs, using the proven Mixed Fleet Flying
cross-section as the other A350 XWB and 25 percent lower CO2 emissions. concept – enabling significant benefits for
versions (A350-800 and A350-1000) – The A350-900 also offers more range airline profitability, pilot productivity and
which ensures maximum comfort for both and additional seats for greater revenue scheduling flexibility.

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