EADS and BAE SYSTEMS give go ahead for Airbus to offer the A350

ADS and BAE SYSTEMS have given the go ahead for Airbus to offer a new member of its wide-body family to airlines around the world. Airbus can now begin making firm commercial offers to launch customers for a new model called “A350” (Authorisation to offer – ATO). The new aircraft is a “sister” to the A330s and will be available in two versions.

The A350 is to be offered in two different passenger versions with capacities ranging from 245 to 285 seats and is set to become another flagship of Europe’s aerospace industry. Entry into service of the A350 is scheduled for the first half of 2010.

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