NEWS – Air India launched its maiden scheduled commercial flight of the Airbus A350-900 from Bengaluru to Mumbai

AIRBUS A350-900

• Long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner
• Developed and manufactured by Airbus
• First aircraft in the A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body) family, which also includes the A350-800 and A350-1000 variants
• Designed for fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and long-haul flights
• Features a modern and aerodynamically efficient design, with a wide fuselage and large wings
• Constructed using advanced materials, including carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, to reduce weight and enhance fuel efficiency.
• Seating capacity – 300 passengers in a three-class configuration
• Designed for intercontinental routes and can cover distances of approximately 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 kilometers) with a full passenger load
• Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB or General Electric GEnx-1A engines, depending on the customer’s preference
• Advanced pressurization and air filtration systems contribute to passenger comfort during long flights
• Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and navigation systems, including fly-by-wire technology. The fly-by-wire system enhances the aircraft’s handling and fuel efficiency while providing pilots with advanced automation features
• Suitable for a variety of long-haul routes, offering airlines operational flexibility and the ability to connect distant city pairs. Its efficiency and range make it well-suited for non-stop flights on both established and emerging long-haul routes
• Entered into commercial service in 2014 with its launch customer, Qatar Airways. Since then, it has gained popularity among airlines worldwide, becoming a flagship aircraft for long-haul operations

AIRBUS

• Involved design and manufacturing of commercial aircraft + separate defence and space and helicopter divisions
• Since 2019, Airbus is the world’s largest manufacturer of airliners as well as the leading helicopter manufacturer
• Incorporated as the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) in the year 2000 (originally incorporated in 1970)
• Airbus’ headquarters are registered in Leiden, Netherlands