Photos: Airbus rolls out new A350 XWB in ‘Carbon’ livery

January 3, 2014 Comments Off on Photos: Airbus rolls out new A350 XWB in ‘Carbon’ livery 277 Views

European airframer Airbus S.A.S. rolled out its third its third A350 XWB flight-test aircraft, MSN2 (manufacturer serial number 2), from the paint shop in Toulouse, France, featuring a special “carbon” livery which symbolises the extensive use of of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the aircraft. 53 per cent of the A350 XWB’s airframe is made-up of composites including the airframer’s first carbon-fibre fuselage.

The MSN2 aircraft is the first of two A350 flight test aircraft equipped with a full passenger cabin interior which will be used to transport passengers when it undertakes the Early Long Flights (ELF) later in the year. MSN2 will join the A350 XWB flight test fleet in the coming weeks.

Airbus A350XWB MSN2 in special "Carbon" Livery
Airbus A350XWB MSN2 in special “Carbon” Livery
Airbus is targeting an entry in to service by the last quarter of this year.

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About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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