Dated on 2007, a freighter variant and an Ultra-long-range variant were mentioned as future developments of the A350 family. Since then, these 2 variants have not been mentioned again.
28 June 2014
A350 Freighter variant and ultra-long-range variant
Currently that the discussion regarding the future of the A350-800 is on the table, here it is an old presentation from Airbus where the A350 family is positioned.
Dated on 2007, a freighter variant and an Ultra-long-range variant were mentioned as future developments of the A350 family. Since then, these 2 variants have not been mentioned again.
Dated on 2007, a freighter variant and an Ultra-long-range variant were mentioned as future developments of the A350 family. Since then, these 2 variants have not been mentioned again.
27 June 2014
Where is the A350 MSN4? It is on-ground for the last 30 days and it should be in Farnborough next month.
The MSN4 prototype, painted with Qatar Airways colors, has not flown since last month, on 27/May. It is planned to be the test-flight prototype that will be used to certify the avionics, but it is quite strange that it has been on-ground for one month, when the A350 prototypes have the “highest flying rate over achieved in Airbus flight test: average 80 Flight Hours per month and per aircraft”.
The MSN4 prototype F-WZNW has flown around 200 hours in 3 months, since it´s first flight last 26/February.
This flight prototype will be next month in the Farnborough Air-Show.
26 June 2014
A350 Terminal Servicing & Handling tests
During the A350 certification test campaign, the MSN4 flight test prototype has been used to check and confirm typical ramp layouts. Airbus has tested in late-April at Toulouse airport typical turn round scenarios showing the various GSE items in position.
These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specific requirements/regulations for the positioning and operation on the ramp.
These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specific requirements/regulations for the positioning and operation on the ramp.
The Stand Safety Line -in red- delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of 7.50 m. from the aircraft). No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheel
chocks in position on landing gears)
The Full Servicing Turn Around Time TRT of the A350 is 61minutes as it is shown above.
The Full Servicing Turn Around Time TRT of the A350 is 61minutes as it is shown above.
Based on the Airbus' document "Aircraft Characteristics for Airport and Maintenance Planning"
25 June 2014
A350 MSN5's First Flight video.
24 June 2014
A350 XWB family-strategy and the A330neo. Will the A350-900 orders decrease if the A330neo is launched?
Vero Venia analizes in his blog what he called the “A350XWB strategy” now that the rumours about a possible A330neo launch become stronger everyday.
Several years ago Airbus was promoting its A350XWB as the unique family that fulfils all kind of airlines’ requirements for the twin aisle market segment. Basically, they say that Boeing needs the 787 and the 777 to cover the same market.
The A350XWB strategy was set in 2006 and has been in execution since that date.
In simple words, if launched, the A330neo is clearly an admission of the failure of the famous “A350XWB strategy”. Finally, Airbus will admit that you can’t cover the twin aisle market with only one aircraft family.
“It does not mean that the A350 cannot sell well, but the overall strategy has just been proved to be a failure.”
Vero Venia said: “Deep inside myself, I am still wondering how Airbus will address the 777 problem. The A350-1000 will not become a credible contender against the 777-9, not in its current form. Unfortunately, the A350-1000 itself is already a stretch too long for the A350-900, so stretching it further is only stretching a bad idea.”
If ever Airbus launches another aircraft to address the 400 seater market, then It means that the A350XWB strategy would become a double failure.
The big question is whether the total A350-900 order tally will remain at around 600 units or will it decrease slowly, especially if the A330neo is launched.
He finishes the article with this conclusion: “I guess I have to be very patient before I get a clear answer because only time will tell.”
Interesting.
All pictures ©Airbus
Based on the article “Two Families” published by VeroVenia
23 June 2014
A380 and A350. Combination or competition?
In this slide presented by Airbus before the Emirates' cancellation of the A350 order, Airbus identifies as a strong advantage the combination of A380 and A350 for airlines.
But Emirates has cancelled the A350 because of the competition with A380.
By the way, which airline is the "undisclosed customer" with A380&A350 ordered? Perhaps someone who is purchasing refurbished prototypes to be used as VIP aircraft? Could be.
Slides from the Airbus' presentation to JP Morgan available here.
But Emirates has cancelled the A350 because of the competition with A380.
By the way, which airline is the "undisclosed customer" with A380&A350 ordered? Perhaps someone who is purchasing refurbished prototypes to be used as VIP aircraft? Could be.
Slides from the Airbus' presentation to JP Morgan available here.
22 June 2014
French and German Economy-Ministers visit the A350 FAL in Toulouse.
The French Minister of Economy received last week his German counterpart in Toulouse and they jointly visited the A350 Final Assembly Line.
Arnaud Montebourg was accompanied by Sigmar Gabriel to "celebrate that Airbus symbolizes the strength of the industrial union of our two countries.
Sigmar Gabriel said: "all those who have doubts on Europe and the Franco-German relationship should come to Toulouse-Airbus!”
With the presence of Tom Enders, president of Airbus Group and Fabrice Brégier, CEO of Airbus, the Economy-Ministers said: "The two Governments request the United States so that they engage in fair and just competition and not in a competition that uses billions of dollars of subsidies".
They did not want to comment on the news of a birth of an “Airbus of the energy” with the join between French Alstom and German Siemens.
Based on the article “A Toulouse, Montebourg défend le modèle Airbus” published in La Depeche.
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