15 March 2013

A350 XWB in Russia

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Russia remains a key Airbus strategic partner for both commercial and industrial reasons. The region has a long history in aeronautics and ...
14 March 2013

Engine blade-off test indoor for first time.

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Certification of the Trent XWB was awarded by the European Aviation Safety Agency on 7 February following successful completion of the crit...
13 March 2013

The grounding of the 787 may provide an opportunity for Airbus in Japan.

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  Airbus has had decades of poor sales in Japan. But with the 787 impact to Japanese airlines JAL and ANA, things could begin changing a...
12 March 2013

A350 XWB Winglet painting pictures. A real work of art.

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New pictures of the MSN001 winglets´ installation process. As the VTP, the winglets are painted before installation on the aircraft. ...
11 March 2013

Enders EADS CEO regarding the A350 XWB certification: “authorities are probably a little bit nervous”.

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Boeing's recent problems with the 787 Dreamliner aircraft have likely left regulators "a little bit nervous" about approv...
10 March 2013

Next battle between A350 and 787 will be in Australia.

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Virgin Australia expects to choose between the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 by year’s end, anointing one of the fuel-efficient aircraf...
09 March 2013

Lithium-ion batteries back on the A350 "somewhere in the future" should the technology mature.

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  Airbus is leaving open the possibility of returning to lithium-ion batteries on the A350 XWB, once the uncertainties regarding the techno...