First Ultra Long Range A350 XWB rolls out of paintshop
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Toulouse, 30 July 2018 – The first Ultra Long Range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch
customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paintshop in the carrier’s
distinctive livery. Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will
undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming
months.
Singapore Airlines has ordered seven
A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, and all of them are in various stages of assembly.
The first aircraft to have flown has successfully completed its flight test
programme, which focused on the redesigned fuel system. It is now being fitted
with its cabin.
The
airline will operate the
aircraft on non-stop services from Singapore to the US. This includes flights
between Singapore and New York, which will be the world’s longest commercial
service, as well as on routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Caption: The first Ultra Long Range
A350 XWB rolls out in Singapore Airlines’ livery
The Ultra Long Range A350-900 is the
latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family, and will have an extended
range of up to 9,700 nautical miles. This has been achieved by a modified fuel
system, which increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres
without the need for additional fuel tanks.
With a maximum take-off weight
(MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the Ultra Long Range A350 is capable of flying over 20
hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with
unbeatable economics for such distances.
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 percent
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 June 2018, Airbus has
recorded a total of 882 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 46 customers
worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
Singapore Airlines is one of the
largest customers for the A350 XWB Family, having ordered a total of 67
A350-900s, including the seven Ultra Long Range models. The carrier has already
taken delivery of 21 A350-900s.
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