A350

The Airbus A350 is a family of long-range, wide-body jet airliners and freighter aircraft manufactured by Airbus. It is designed for fuel efficiency and is used by airlines for intercontinental passenger and cargo routes.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent test flights, new orders from airlines like Vietnam Airlines and Philippine Airlines, and significant sales to Chinese carriers.

Latest on A350

• Airbus A350 freighter aircraft completes initial test flight
• Vietnam Airlines places provisional order with Airbus for five Airbus A350-900s
• Airbus keeps an A350 flying for 24 hours
• Philippine Airlines orders nine Airbus A350 jets, with rights for five more
• Airbus sells 55 aircraft – including 15 widebody A350s – to 2 Chinese airlines
• Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000

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