23 December 2014. Qatar Airways has received the first Airbus A350-900 XWB in official ceremony in Toulouse, France.
The Airbus A350-900 XWB is the latest generation of widebody aircraft. Finally, after seven years since Qatar Airways placed order during the Paris Air Show, the day of delivery has came.
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 XWB During Joy Flight
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Boss says receiving the A350-900 XWB as launch customer is a very proud moment for the Gulf Airline, we will welcome this advanced widebody aircraft in our fleet.
Rolls-Royce the engine maker joins Airbus in order providing outstanding power plant to power the A350 XWB. Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is one of the most powerful engine ever built and will power the A350 XWB.
The Airbus A350-900 XWB facing direct competition on Boeing 787 Dreamliner in latest generation of widebody commercial aircraft.
Airbus A350-900 XWB redefines the new era of comfortable and efficiency in long-haul services term. Aerodynamics issues and light weight materials becoming highlight in A350's technology. All of these combined with silent yet efficient Rolls-Royce Trent-XWB Engine.
Until November 2014, Airbus records 778 orders for Airbus A350-900, larger -1000 Series and -800 smaller Series from tens of customers.