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Airbus A-350 airplane: latest developments and new testing system integration

Toulouse, France - "Results from the static airframe fuselage join have proven promising"

Airbus has released that its first cabin-fitted A-350/900 aircraft will be configured with 252 seats and two classes. Five aircraft are being constructed for the programme. Programme engineers said that the MSN2 prototype would be equipped with 42 business class-seats and 210 economy-class. According to declarations, the MN1 prototype is also on track and the first flight should be "Close to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1141239
Rome, Italy, 05/25/2012 15:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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