- First full air show display for world’s most modern mid-size widebody
Airbus will present
the all-new A350 XWB at the Singapore Airshow next month, marking the
first full display of the aircraft at an international air show. The
flight test aircraft participating in Singapore will be MSN 003, which
will be on static display 11th – 12th February and will also take part
in the flying display on both days.
The
A350 XWB is the world’s most modern mid-size widebody and is currently
at an advanced phase of its flight test programme, with entry into
commercial service set for the fourth quarter of this year. The
aircraft’s participation at Singapore will enable visitors to get a
close-up look at the aircraft both on the ground and in the air, with a
flying display that will demonstrate its manoeuvrability, sleek design
and exceptionally low noise levels.
“I
am very pleased to announce that we will bring the A350 XWB to
Singapore,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and Chief Executive
Officer. “The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing market for the
air transport industry and will drive future demand for widebody
aircraft in all seat categories. The A350 XWB will set new standards in
the mid-size category and will consolidate our position as the provider
of the world’s most modern, comprehensive and efficient widebody product
line.”
Featuring an
extra-wide cabin and non-stop flying capability of up to 8,250 nautical
miles, the A350 XWB will be especially well suited to the needs of
Asia-Pacific airlines flying to Europe and North America. Carriers from
the region that have already ordered the aircraft include AirAsia X, Air
China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Hong
Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines,
Thai Airways International and Vietnam Airlines.
To
date, firm orders from the region for the aircraft already total 244,
representing 30 per cent of total A350 XWB sales. To date, 812 A350 XWB
have been ordered by 39 customers worldwide.
My note: This was down by 6 from 818 orders from last week
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