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Cathay Pacific's 1st A350 XWB Performs First Flight

Aircraft Set To Enter Final Phase Of Production

The first A350-900 for Cathay Pacific Airways has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production including cabin completion, further ground checks and test flights before being prepared for delivery in the second quarter of the year.

The aircraft will be the first of 48 A350 XWBs acquired by Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific’s A350 XWB fleet will include 22 A350-900s and 26 of the larger A350-1000s, for operation on long- and medium-haul services.

Firm orders from carriers in the region for the new aircraft already total 241, representing over a third of total sales for the A350 XWB to date.

The A350 XWB is the newest member of Airbus’ modern, comfortable & efficient widebody product family.

(Image provided with Airbus news release)

FMI: www.aribus.com

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