Manufacturer European aircraft Airbus said on 14/6, it would try to fly the next generation of aircraft Airbus-A350. Airbus said that this is a turning point, may help it compete with rivals is the market leader in long-distance air transport more profitable - Boeing Corporation of America.
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Under the plan, if the weather permits, flight testing will take place at the airport Toulouse, South West France, in 8:00 (GMT). Join this test flight two British and French pilots, aircraft engineers and 4.
These new aircraft developed by Airbus, with more than 50% of aircraft materials made from lightweight composite, to reduce energy consumption.
If the flight is successful, Airbus will begin flight testing phase for the new aircraft, with scheduled time shall not exceed 18 months, and the company hopes to hand over the first A350 customer in end of next year.
The A350 will further improve generation long distance transport aircraft Airbus, including the A380, and will gradually replace the older generation - A330 - aircraft generation has brought more than half profit The company in recent years.
Flight testing takes place only a few days before the International Exhibition of Paris, held in the French capital on 17/6 to. This exhibition attracted the participation of many major airlines around the world, including Boeing - the main competitor of Airbus.
Boeing aims at the show, it could bring superior passenger aircraft 787 Dreamliner back to the market after the aircraft is called "dream ship" must cease operations worldwide due to malfunction techniques.
Airbus hopes, new generation A350 aircraft to compete with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. To date, Boeing has more than Airbus in the number of orders for the new generation aircraft: the 787 Dreamliner has 890 single, 613 while the A350 is single.
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