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The first ultra-long-range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paintshop in the carrier’s livery.
Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming months.
Singapore Airlines has ordered seven A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft, and all of them are in various stages of assembly.
The first aircraft to have flown has successfully completed its flight test programme, which focused on the redesigned fuel system.
It is now being fitted with its cabin.
The airline will operate the aircraft on non-stop services from Singapore to the US.
This includes flights between Singapore and New York, which will be the world’s longest commercial service, as well as on routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The ultra-long-range A350-900 is the latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB family, and will have an extended range of up to 9,700 nautical miles.
This has been achieved by a modified fuel system, which increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres without the need for additional fuel tanks.
With a maximum take-off weight of 280 tonnes, the ultra-long-range A350 is capable of flying over 20 hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable economics for such distances.
At the end of June, Airbus has recorded a total of 882 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 46 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
Singapore Airlines is one of the largest customers for the A350 XWB family, having ordered a total of 67 A350-900s, including the seven ultra-long-range models.
The carrier has already taken delivery of 21 A350-900s.
Source: breakingtravelnews.com
