Plane Nation » A350 http://www.planenation.com News about commerical aviation Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:14:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Airbus is flight testing an A350XWB composites panel http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/14/airbus/airbus-is-flight-testing-an-a350xwb-composites-panel.htm http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/14/airbus/airbus-is-flight-testing-an-a350xwb-composites-panel.htm#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:44:28 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/?p=660

Airbus is flight-testing an A350 XWB design-standard fuselage panel made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The 15 square metre structure (pictured) is fitted in place of an existing A340 aluminium fuselage section.

The trials, conducted by Airbus’ flight-test aircraft A340 MSN001, are part of a three-week campaign to evaluate pressurised CFRP acoustic properties and to help fine-tune sound insulation for the A350 XWB cabin.

Manufactured by Airbus at Nantes, the CFRP panel is fitted with microphone sensors and will be tested with various types of acoustic insulation materials.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/14/airbus/airbus-is-flight-testing-an-a350xwb-composites-panel.htm/feed 0 Airbus has slashed its A350 XWB production targets based on estimates given to sub-contractors http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/10/airbus/airbus-has-slashed-its-a350-xwb-production-targets-based-on-estimates-given-to-sub-contractors.htm http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/10/airbus/airbus-has-slashed-its-a350-xwb-production-targets-based-on-estimates-given-to-sub-contractors.htm#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:20:47 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/?p=636

Airbus  has slashed its A350 XWB production targets based on estimates given to sub-contractors.

Airbus  now plans to make 10 A350s in 2013, compared with a previous target of 18, the newspaper said. Airbus cut forecasts for 2014 and 2015 to 40 and 60 from 51 and 83 respectively, the newspaper said.

An unidentified sub-contractors think the targets could be cut further and that the goal for 2013 may be reduced to three or four planes.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2010/09/10/airbus/airbus-has-slashed-its-a350-xwb-production-targets-based-on-estimates-given-to-sub-contractors.htm/feed 0 Airbus gets the green light to build the A350 XWB http://www.planenation.com/2006/12/19/airbus/airbus-gets-the-green-light-to-build-the-a350-xwb.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/12/19/airbus/airbus-gets-the-green-light-to-build-the-a350-xwb.htm#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:03:03 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/12/19/airbus/airbus-gets-the-green-light-to-build-the-a350-xwb.htm PARIS - Airbus kicked off a $13.2 billion plan Monday to build its A350 XWB wide-bodied jet, which is designed to compete with Boeing’s successful 787
and boost the fortunes of the troubled European planemaker. CEO Louis Gallois told a news conference that the A350 will be funded through the savings
generated by a painful cost-cutting plan, from cash flow and from Airbus’ partners. The cost-saving plan was announced in the wake of delays to the
A380 superjumbo and management turmoil that has shaken the company and its parent, the European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. EADS approved the
A350 plan on Friday. No timetable was released, and it remained

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PARIS – Airbus kicked off a $13.2 billion plan Monday to build its A350 XWB wide-bodied jet, which is designed to compete with Boeing’s successful 787 and boost the fortunes of the troubled European planemaker.

Airbus A350 XWB

CEO Louis Gallois told a news conference that the A350 will be funded through the savings generated by a painful cost-cutting plan, from cash flow and from Airbus’ partners. The cost-saving plan was announced in the wake of delays to the A380 superjumbo and management turmoil that has shaken the company and its parent, the European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co.

EADS approved the A350 plan on Friday. No timetable was released, and it remained unclear where the plane will be made. Gallois said labor unions and local authorities will be informed at the beginning of 2007 of the locale.

Shareholders called off an earlier board meeting amid a dispute over how the plane would be funded. Gallois said Airbus could go to the market for capital, but that such a move was not currently under consideration.

He said Airbus’s finances are sound. “We have a very strong cash position for the time being,” he said, adding that the only constraint imposed by the EADS board for financing was that Airbus must strive to conserve a strong balance sheet and uphold the company’s credit rating.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/12/19/airbus/airbus-gets-the-green-light-to-build-the-a350-xwb.htm/feed 0 Airbus looks to add larger 350-seater to twinjet family, but launch may be held up as snags beset A380 http://www.planenation.com/2006/10/02/airbus/airbus-looks-to-add-larger-350-seater-to-twinjet-family-but-launch-may-be-held-up-as-snags-beset-a380.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/10/02/airbus/airbus-looks-to-add-larger-350-seater-to-twinjet-family-but-launch-may-be-held-up-as-snags-beset-a380.htm#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:17:01 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/10/02/airbus/airbus-looks-to-add-larger-350-seater-to-twinjet-family-but-launch-may-be-held-up-as-snags-beset-a380.htm

Airbus is studying a bigger version of its largest A350 XWB variant, the -1000, to improve its competitiveness against the Boeing 777. But the manufacturer may be forced to delay the formal launch of the entire A350 XWB family as it battles with the more pressing problems that surround the A380.

As unveiled at the Farnborough air show in July, the A350-1000 will seat 350 passengers in a three-class configuration – around 15 fewer seats than the largest 777 variant, the -300ER – with service entry set for 2014. But according to airline sources, Airbus is studying a larger A350-1000, partly due to pressure from Lufthansa, which is evaluating the A350 along with the Boeing 787 for its long-haul fleet needs. The larger -1000 could compete more effectively with the -300ER, and extend the trip cost advantage over the baseline 777-200ER.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/10/02/airbus/airbus-looks-to-add-larger-350-seater-to-twinjet-family-but-launch-may-be-held-up-as-snags-beset-a380.htm/feed 0 Airbus gets frist orders for the new A350 XWB from Singapore Airlines http://www.planenation.com/2006/08/15/airbus/airbus-gets-frist-orders-for-the-new-a350-xwb-from-singapore-airlines.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/08/15/airbus/airbus-gets-frist-orders-for-the-new-a350-xwb-from-singapore-airlines.htm#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:22:27 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/08/15/airbus/airbus-gets-frist-orders-for-the-new-a350-xwb-from-singapore-airlines.htm

Singapore Airlines ordered 20 new Airbus A350 XWB planes today, making it the first carrier to commit to the revamped aircraft unveiled by the European manufacturer earlier this week.

The Asian carrier also said it would exercise its options to pick up nine more of Airbus’ double-decker A380s – the model that led to a high-level management shakeup at Airbus and its parent company European Aeronautic Defence & Space last month when the company warned of delivery delays.

The contract for all 29 planes is worth around $7.5 billion, the Asian carrier said.

Airbus unveiled a $10 billion revamp of the A350 jet at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday in response to airline criticism of the original design.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/08/15/airbus/airbus-gets-frist-orders-for-the-new-a350-xwb-from-singapore-airlines.htm/feed 0 Goodbye Airbus A370 hello A350 XWB – extra wide-body http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/goodbye-airbus-a370-hello-a350-xwb-extra-wide-body.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/goodbye-airbus-a370-hello-a350-xwb-extra-wide-body.htm#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:54:34 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/goodbye-airbus-a370-hello-a350-xwb-extra-wide-body.htm The A350 XWB (extra wide-body) is Airbus’ response to market demand
for a medium capacity long range wide-body family. Available from 2012,
it will have an entirely new, uncompromised, 21st Century design with a
new and wider fuselage for extra space and passenger comfort. It will
also be extra efficient, extra environmentally friendly and quiet, as it will
feature all the advanced technologies available in the first part of the 21st
century, bringing the A380 experience to a new level. Conceived from
the outset to form a complete family of airliners, three basic passenger
versions are being offered. They include the -800, -900 and the -1000
accommodating between 250

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From the Airbus Press Release: The A350 XWB (extra wide-body) is Airbus’ response to market demand for a medium capacity long range wide-body family. Available from 2012, it will have an entirely new, uncompromised, 21st Century design with a new and wider fuselage for extra space and passenger comfort. It will also be extra efficient, extra environmentally friendly and quiet, as it will feature all the advanced technologies available in the first part of the 21st century, bringing the A380 experience to a new level.

Conceived from the outset to form a complete family of airliners, three basic passenger versions are being offered. They include the -800, -900 and the -1000 accommodating between 250 and 375 passengers in a range of different configurations to suit airline needs. An ultra long range version, the -900R, and a freighter -900F complete the family. Each basic model will have a range of 8,500 nm/15,800 km, the longest of any aircraft in this size category. The A350 XWB will also offer the lowest operating cost per seat of any aircraft in this size category.Whilst the Airbus product family covers all market segments, the A350 XWB is the most advanced aircraft family in its segment, thus significantly enhancing the overall Airbus product range. The A350 XWB is able to provide economically viable service on long-range markets and is equally attractive as a route opener or as a part of a multi-type Airbus fleet offering optimized network solutions. Airbus forecasts a demand for this product range, which covers a wide range of market applications, at some 4,600 aircraft over the next 20 years.Thanks to its wider fuselage, the A350 XWB will offer comfort levels equivalent to those of the A380. Seating in economy will be either eight abreast for high comfort or nine abreast for extra high efficiency, yet with the widest seats in the industry.

Thanks to its all new design, passengers will also enjoy more headroom. A great first for the A350 XWB family is the modular cabin which is designed to be reconfigurable overnight. This will enable airlines to easily adapt to specific seasonal needs and changing markets. There will also be crew rest compartments away from revenue generating areas.

Whilst the A350 XWB-800 will carry 270 passengers in three classes, the -900 will accommodate 314 passengers in a three-class layout and the -1000 around 350 passengers.The A350 XWB brings together the very latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies to produce an aircraft a step ahead of future competition and a generation ahead of existing competition.

The A350 XWB family will have the highest content of new and advanced materials of any aircraft, including an extensive use of advanced alloys and CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic) resulting in the lightest aircraft per seat in this category.

The all new composite wing design brings the A350 XWB cruise speed to Mach 0.85, as fast as the A380. The new generation engines, in the 75,000-95,000 lb thrust range, will power the A350 XWB family with exceptionally low noise and environmental impacts.

As an integral part of the Airbus family, the A350 XWB will build on the A380 interactive cockpit and systems. This will enable customers to introduce the A350 XWB smoothly and economically without the need for major retraining of pilots and crew ensuring airbus operational commonality.

Designed to have longer maintenance intervals with lower maintenance tasks and less maintenance man-hours, cash operating costs will be up to 10 per cent lower than competing 787 models and 20 per cent lower than current generation competitors.

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A350 XWB

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/goodbye-airbus-a370-hello-a350-xwb-extra-wide-body.htm/feed 0 Airbus announces new A350XWB – Extra Wide Body http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/airbus-announces-new-a350xwb-extra-wide-body.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/airbus-announces-new-a350xwb-extra-wide-body.htm#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:55:28 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/airbus-announces-new-a350xwb-extra-wide-body.htm

As reported by Airbus, the new A350XWB model will be 12.5 centimeters wider than the previous draft and carry 314 passengers. It will also make extensive use of carbon-fibre composites and fuel-efficient engines. The new A350XWB _ for "extra-wide body" _ will take on both the Dreamliner and the Boeing’s 777.

Airbus intends to begin development in October, and the plane is expected to enter service by mid 2012. No word yet on the rumored A370.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/19/airbus/airbus-announces-new-a350xwb-extra-wide-body.htm/feed 0 Airbus to potentially release 3 new jets at the Farnborough Air Show as A350 or A370 http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/14/airbus/airbus-to-potentially-release-3-new-jets-at-the-farnborough-air-show-as-a350-or-a370.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/14/airbus/airbus-to-potentially-release-3-new-jets-at-the-farnborough-air-show-as-a350-or-a370.htm#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:21:59 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/14/airbus/airbus-to-potentially-release-3-new-jets-at-the-farnborough-air-show-as-a350-or-a370.htm

Airbus will expand its offering of two new mid-sized planes to three in order to catch up with surging rival Boeing Co., industry sources said on Friday.

Worried that its pair of proposed A350 models aimed at competing with the Boeing 787 due in 2008 will do little to slow sales of Boeing’s larger 777, France-based Airbus will add a third, larger model.

“They are definitely looking at doing three,” one industry source said, adding that the new planes were likely to be named the A350-800, A350-900 and A350-1,000. There was a chance Airbus could go with the name A370, he added.

A second source confirmed the story, saying: “It is designed to take on both the 787 and triple-7.”

A spokesman for Airbus declined to comment on specifics, but said Airbus’ chief executive would provide an update at the year’s biggest air show next week: “Christian Streiff will be responding to feedback from customers received over recent months on Monday.”

The additional model could benefit suppliers such as steelmaker Alcoa Inc. and Goodrich Corp., a maker of nacelles and thrust reversers.

It also means Airbus will look to engine makers GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce for more than the one engine each has so far committed to build as the three models will range from 250 to 400 seats and fly different distances.

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]]> http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/14/airbus/airbus-to-potentially-release-3-new-jets-at-the-farnborough-air-show-as-a350-or-a370.htm/feed 0 Airbus A370 design may not be shown at the Farnborough Air Show http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/08/airbus/airbus-a370-design-may-not-be-shown-at-the-farnborough-air-show.htm http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/08/airbus/airbus-a370-design-may-not-be-shown-at-the-farnborough-air-show.htm#comments Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:37:42 +0000 Braniff http://www.planenation.com/2006/07/08/airbus/airbus-a370-design-may-not-be-shown-at-the-farnborough-air-show.htm EXECUTIVES of Europe’s aircraft manufacturer Airbus were engaged
this weekend in another crisis. They had hoped to unveil the design of
their new A370 aircraft this week on the eve of the Farnborough Air
Show. The “launch” of the new plane, which is even more critical to the
company’s future than its troubled A380 super-jumbo, had been pencilled
in for 14 July until British partner BAE Systems announced it was
triggering a full audit of the Toulouse-based European planemaker. On
Friday, the launch of the mid-sized jet was suddenly suspended to allow
new chairman Christian Streiff to “review” the troubled project, so Airbus
claimed.

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EXECUTIVES of Europe’s aircraft manufacturer Airbus were engaged this weekend in another crisis. They had hoped to unveil the design of their new A370 aircraft this week on the eve of the Farnborough Air Show. The “launch” of the new plane, which is even more critical to the company’s future than its troubled A380 super-jumbo, had been pencilled in for 14 July until British partner BAE Systems announced it was triggering a full audit of the Toulouse-based European planemaker.

On Friday, the launch of the mid-sized jet was suddenly suspended to allow new chairman Christian Streiff to “review” the troubled project, so Airbus claimed.

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A380 super-jumbo, may also be forced to delay the launch of its long-haul
A350 jet, London's Times newspaper said Friday.The new setback was
because Christian Streiff, expected to be confirmed as the new Airbus
chief executive, needed time to approve the venture, the newspaper said
citing sources close to EADS, which owns 80 percent of Airbus.The
group has been busy redesigning its A350 model, a new mid-sized airliner
that has been poorly received by potential clients.According to The
Times, sources close to the European Aeronautics Defence and Space
Company have warned that Streiff may not make a decision

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European aircraft maker Airbus, which faces delays to production of the A380 super-jumbo, may also be forced to delay the launch of its long-haul A350 jet, London’s Times newspaper said Friday.

The new setback was because Christian Streiff, expected to be confirmed as the new Airbus chief executive, needed time to approve the venture, the
newspaper said citing sources close to EADS, which owns 80 percent of Airbus.

The group has been busy redesigning its A350 model, a new mid-sized airliner that has been poorly received by potential clients.

According to The Times, sources close to the European Aeronautics Defence and Space Company have warned that Streiff may not make a decision by the
company’s deadline of the Farnborough Air Show in England which runs from July 17-23.

Streiff, the former deputy chief executive of French construction materials giant Saint-Gobain, was nominated as Airbus boss last week after his predecessor Gustav Humbert was ousted because of delays to the flagship A380.

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