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A350 XWB Suppliers Join First Flight Celebrations
Test pilots review elements of the flight plan before a test hop in the Airbus A350 XWB. The teams of suppliers that contributed to the program are closely watching the trials.
Test pilots review elements of the flight plan before a test hop in the Airbus A350 XWB. The teams of suppliers that contributed to the program are closely watching the trials.

The successful first flight of the Airbus A350 XWB in Toulouse last Friday was a major milestone in the program and one to be celebrated by the manufacturer and its major suppliers. Rolls-Royce (Chalet B89), in particular, was pleased to see its Trent XWB engines power the aircraft from Runway 32L at Blagnac airfield for its 4hr 05min maiden flight.

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