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Singapore Airlines' first A-350XWB airplane takes to the sky

Toulouse, France - The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production

The first A-350/900 for Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft, featuring the airline’s livery, will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground checks and test flights, before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks. The all-new A-350XWB will form the backbone of SIA’s future mid-size widebody fle...

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Rome, Italy, 02/03/2016 15:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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