Airbus A350 Takes Off On Maiden Flight The new Airbus A350 took off on its maiden flight on Friday in a move that stepped up the battle with arch-rival Boeing. The new jetliner will compete with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. The maiden flight was watched by over 10,000 staff and spectators in Toulouse, France. The aircraft’s curled wingtips helped the plane lift off... Read more » Airbus A350 Takes Off On Maiden Flight is a post from: The ...
June 17, 2013 - The Inquisitr
Airbus A350 Makes Successful Maiden Flight NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The eagerly awaited Airbus A350 made a successful maiden flight early on Friday as the aircraft maker looks to increase the pressure on rival Boeing. Thousands of people watched the A350 XWB take off on its four-hour flight from the Toulouse-Blagnac airport in France, according to media reports. The aircraft landed at 8:06 a.m. EDT to massive applause from the watching ...
June 14, 2013 - TheStreet.com