THAI's first A350 XWB completely painted
The painting of the first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has been completed and the aircraft rolled-out from the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France.
According to the aircraft maker's statement, the aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of production, including the installation of engines and cabin furnishing, before starting ground and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to THAI in mid-2016.
The A350 XWB is the world’s latest generation airliner and the newest member of Airbus’ modern, comfortable and efficient widebody product family. It features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies promise greater operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs.
