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Baker (left) and Brégier (right) at the handover ceremony

Airbus delivers first A350 XWB to Qatar Airways

DOHA, December 23, 2014

Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus has delivered its first new-gen wide body airliner A350 XWB to Qatar Airways, its global launch customer.

The A350 XWB embodies the most advanced technologies and breakthrough innovations in aerodynamics, light-weight materials and aircraft systems. Powered by ultra-fuel-efficient and very quiet Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and an extra-wide, bright and spacious cabin, the new aircraft promises to be a firm favourite with travellers who will discover a whole new way of flying.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “Receiving the A350 XWB as global launch customer is a very proud moment for Qatar Airways, and after much anticipation, I am delighted that the day has come when we will welcome this latest generation aircraft into our rapidly expanding fleet.”

Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and CEO, said: “Handing over the first A350 XWB represents a significant step in Airbus and aviation history. The A350 XWB becomes the most modern aircraft in service, developed with our excellence established over 45 years in meeting our customers’ needs. The A350 XWB is the latest Airbus aircraft to join the skies, revolutionising our industry and redefining the way people fly.”

The A350 XWB fits seamlessly alongside Qatar Airways growing fleet of A380s and A330s, making the carrier the world’s first airline to operate each member of Airbus’ market leading wide body family. – TradeArabia News Service




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