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A-350/1000 airplane (2) powered by two RR Trent XWB engines -VIDEO

Rome, Italy - It will enter into service next year

Early this morning the new, higher thrust Trent XWB-97 powered the A-350/1000 airplane into the skies over southern France for the very first time. Crowds of onlookers had begun to gather around the perimeter fence of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport from first light; each eager to catch a glimpse of history in the making. At around 9:30 local time, the aircraft (MSN59) made its way into position outside...

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Rome, Italy, 11/24/2016 17:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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