Ultra Long Range A350 XWB completes first flight
Singapore
Airlines to resume world’s longest commercial flights
Toulouse, 23 April 2018 – The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has
successfully completed its first flight. The latest variant of the
best-selling A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other
commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore
Airlines in second half 2018.
The aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
engines has embarked on a short flight test programme to certify the changes
over the standard A350-900 that will extend its range capability to 9,700
nautical miles. These changes include a modified fuel system that increases
fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres, without the need for additional fuel
tanks. The test phase will also measure enhanced performance from aerodynamic
improvements, including extended winglets.
With a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 280
tonnes, the Ultra Long Range A350 XWB is capable of flying over 20 hours
non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with
unbeatable economics for such distances.
Altogether, Singapore Airlines has ordered
seven A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, which it will use on non-stop
flights between Singapore and the US, including the world’s longest
commercial service between Singapore and New York.
Caption: The first Ultra
Long Range A350 XWB performs its maiden flight
The A350 XWB is an all new family of
widebody long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel. The A350 XWB
features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus
new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies
translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per
cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower
maintenance costs. The A350 XWB features an Airspace by Airbus cabin offering
absolute well-being on board with the quietest twin-aisle cabin and new air
systems.
At the end of March 2018, Airbus has recorded a total
of 854 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 45 customers worldwide, already
making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
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mandag 23. april 2018
Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range i luften - Airbus
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