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Airbus: first A-350XWB airplane takes to the skies on its maiden flight (SPECIALS)

Toulouse, France - Five development aircraft will prepare programme for certification

A new chapter has opened in Airbus’ 43 year history as the first A-350 XWB airplane, "The world’s most efficient large twin-engined commercial aircraft" (according to a note issued by the industry), powered aloft this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10:00 hours local time. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofans, the A-350 XWB first flight is taking place over sou...

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Rome, Italy, 06/14/2013 14:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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