A350 autobrake modes.

There are several autobrake modes, including runway overrun warning (ROW), runway overrun protection (ROP) and brake-to-vacate (BTV) introduced on the A380.

Source: Jorge Guardia

ROW and ROP detect the landing runway by comparing the aircraft’s position and flightpath vector to an airport database in the FMS.

They use aircraft weight, configuration and ground speed, along with runway condition and wind velocity entered by the crew, to determine if the aircraft can safely stop on the available runway remaining.

ROW provides warnings before landing and ROP protects the aircraft after touchdown by applying maximum braking to stop on the remaining pavement

To program BTV, the pilot needs to pull up the airport diagram on the navigation display, select the Runway & Taxiway number as the turnoff point.

Source: Lindner Fotografie

After activating BTV, the distance available for stopping between the touchdown zone and taxiway is highlighted with symbols on the airport diagram indicating margins between both the dry and wet runway stopping points using maximum braking.

Based on the article “Balanced Performer” published in Aviation Week.

Cathay waiting for A350 to launch Hong Kong – Milan route.

In an interview with Silvia Tagliaferri, sales & marketing manager Italia & Malta of Cathay Pacific, she said that with the arrival of the A350 to Cathay Pacific, the increase of the routes to Europe from Hong Kong is being studied, including Milan – Malpensa airport destination.

Source: Alberto Riva

Cathay Pacific has reinforced the Hong Kong – Roma Fiumicino route with B777-300ER but Milan is a desirable destination both due to tourism and business.

Source: Alexander Hassenstein

And Cathay Pacific has started to promote Hong Kong destination with the exposition “Shining Elements in Hong Kong” inaugurated in Fondazione Luciana Matalon at Milan.

Source: Lee Halford

Big pictures and films of Fabrizio and Daniele Scarpa including Italian brands like Automobili Lamborghini and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Based on the article “Cathay Pacific, l’A350 a Milano nel 2016” published in Guidaviaggi.it

3 flight test prototypes in the A350-1000 certification campaign.

The flight test for A350-1000 will start this year (October) as the 97k lb -1000 engine will be flight tested on  A380 like it was done for the -900 engine.

Testing will contain approximately 120h flight hours where also certain engine certification test will be completed.

This is a lesson learnt from A350-900 as it contributed to risk reduction and a smooth flight test.

Flight testing of the 1st complete A350-1000 will start next summer (probably in September) and span a 9 month test program with 3 test aircraft (MSN59, MSN65 and MSN71) flying a total of 1500 hours.

Certification is foreseen for Q2 2017 followed by first customer delivery in summer 2017.

Based on the article “Airbus Innovation days: A350-1000 getting real” published in Leeham News.

A350-1000 “very challenging” but “on track”.

Airbus has commenced work on all 3 development aircraft for the A350-1000 test campaign, as it expects to begin final assembly in the first quarter of next year.

Head of A350 program developments Bruno Hernandez said that the A350-1000 is “on track” but acknowledges that bringing the components together to meet the final assembly schedule is “very challenging”.

·   Work is under way on the centre wing-box, he said, not only for the 1st development aircraft but also the 2nd and 3rd.

·   The rear spar, supplied by GKN Aerospace, entered assembly on 12/May.

·   US firm Spirit AeroSystems had begun manufacturing panels for the central section 15.

·   Assembly of the forward fuselage section 13-14 door surrounds – which will be composite, rather than the -900’s metallic ones – is also progressing, he said: “This concept is fully mature.”

·   Pylon assembly is under way.

·   The type’s Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 powerplant will begin a 120h test campaign on the A380 in October.

Hernandez said structural design maturity has been achieved and systems installation architecture is complete, adding that -1000 production work has started “in all the plants”.

All pictures. Source: Oliver Louis.

Based on the article “Work under way on all A350-1000 test aircraft” published in FlightGlobal.

1st day at Le Bourget; 1 order, 30 "intentions" and French President onboard A350.

François Hollande, the President of France, was transported to the biennial Paris Air Show aboard Airbus’ cabin-equipped MSN002 developmental A350 XWB jetliner.

Garuda Indonesia’s Letter of Intent with Airbus for 30 A350 XWB aircraft was signed during the opening day of the Paris Air Show by Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Brégier and Arif Wibowo, CEO of Garuda Indonesia.

Air Lease Corporation, announced a firm order for an additional Airbus A350-900.

There are 2 A350 in the Airshow; the A350 MSN2 prototype with daily flight demo and Qatar Airways 4th aircraft MSN10 in the static display.

All pictures. Source: Airbus

Design award for Finnair´s A350 interiors:

Finnair has won the prestigious International Yacht & Aviation Award for the design of its new Airbus A350 XWB cabin interiors in Economy and Business Class.

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Finnair's A350 cabin, the creation of Helsinki-based dSign Vertti Kivi & Co, applies the design firm's Space Alive concept to dynamically change the colours, mood and atmosphere on board, easing customers on long-haul journeys into new time zones, destinations and seasons.

Key factors in the selection of the A350 cabin interior were its fresh Nordic design, high quality materials and creative use of the aircraft's dynamic LED lighting system.

The ambient lighting programmed onboard can gradually recall some 24 different skyscapes as the flight progresses, such as the rising or setting sun, various cloud formations, even the hypnotic dance of the aurora borealis, or northern lights.

"Many of Finnair's long-haul passengers coming from Asia, Europe or North America may not be so familiar with Finland, but their time spent travelling with us is a great opportunity to showcase the best of our design culture and show how good design can make life better," says Juha Järvinen , Finnair's Chief Commercial Officer.

"Vertti Kivi and his team have really stepped up to the brief, and we are proud of this early recognition of their efforts."

"With this design, as with my others for Finnair, I wanted to bring unique and fresh Nordic experiences to intercontinental travellers in a calming and peaceful environment that promotes wellbeing," says designer Vertti Kivi.

"I am honoured to receive this prize and to contribute to what will be Finnair's flagship product for years to come."

dSign Vertti Kivi & Co are also the creators of the Finnair lounges at Helsinki Airport, which also make use of the Space Alive concept to create dynamic, living and peaceful spaces in continuity with the customer experience on board.

Based on the press release “Finnair's New A350 XWB Wins Recognition for Cabin Design”

A350 systems for airport taxiing.

The A350 is a large aircraft, with a 64.75m. wingspan, that will be operated at a variety of airports and in all weather conditions.

2 features introduced on the A380 are carried over.

· Etacs. The external and taxiing aid camera system uses nosewheel-well and vertical-fin cameras, along with guidance cues on screen, to help crews steer the aircraft so the main gear remains in the center of the taxiway or runway during ground maneuvering.

Etacs also shows ground speed, helping the pilot gauge appropriate speed for straight sections or tight corners.

· OANS. The onboard airport navigation system presents an interactive airport diagram on the navigation display when range is set to “zoom.”

OANS shows aircraft position on the airport relative to named gates, ramps, runways and taxiways.

When approaching a runway, the runway graphic flashes amber to warn of a potential incursion. No aural alerts are triggered.

 All pictures. Source: Lindner Fotografie

Based on the article “Balanced Performer” published in Aviation Week.