Airbus completes A350-1000 functional and reliability testing

Airbus has completed the functional & reliability testing for the A350-1000, bringing the aircraft a step closer to type certification this month. The first customer delivery to Qatar Airways will follow in the coming weeks, according to Airbus. Airbus said: “The A350-1000 completed its exercise after landing in Toulouse, France Nov 1 coming from Barranquilla, Colombia. In less than 2 weeks the aircraft flew approximately 65,200 km representing 150 flight hours, as per certification requirements.” The latest tests were part of an intensive flight test campaign, which started less than one year ago designed to demonstrate readiness for airline operations. These included: high airfield performance, auto-landing trials, airport turnaround and handling services, cabin systems, navigation and connectivity function performance. <br/>