Aircraft made use of the composite finish first

Airbus' new A350 XWB composite aircraft has just finished a month of testing on the first leg of the test, which began June 14.

In the first month of flight, pilots conducted a total of 92 flight hours with the A350 XWB for flight performance tests as well as key components throughout the system. The Airbus A350 XWB is made with the use of composite materials instead of aluminum for greater durability, which is the rival segment of the Boeing 787.

In terms of size, the Airbus A350 XWB has a wingspan of 64 meters, slightly longer than the Boeing 787. The first test aircraft of the A350 XWB is the MSN1 being maintained and upgraded testing equipment before The second phase begins in August. During the first four weeks of its operation, Airbus evaluated the basic performance of the aircraft as well as the range of speeds applied when it landed or landed. Airbus has also made initial tests of the new aircraft's electrical system, landing gear and brake (braking), cabin pressure as well as self-propelled and self-landing systems.

Over the next few years, Airbus will conduct five more trials for the composite aircraft with a total flight time of 2,500 hours. It is the time required to confirm whether the A350 XWB is safe enough to fly commercially. Another prototype of the aircraft will be tested by the manufacturer in extreme weather conditions such as extreme cold, hot or high altitude. Two other A350 XWBs will be used to test the cab system and long trips. The fifth prototype aircraft was used to test noise levels and pilot training for aircraft buyers.

The aircraft being tested by Airbus is capable of carrying 350 to 400 passengers, larger than its rival Boeing 777. While Boeing uses 787 composite materials, Airbus uses a variety of composite panels mounted on the airframe. . It is expected that the first A350 XWB will be delivered to buyers in the second half of 2014.