Ahead of its scheduled delivery to Qatar Airways in the fourth quarter, Airbus’s new A350 undertook heat testing in the Al Ain desert, having already been tested in other climates in the US.
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The Airbus A350 XWB was testing its engines and systems in the Al Ain desert. Courtesy Airbus -
The Airbus A350 XWB takes to the skies over Al Ain. Courtesy Airbus -
Qatar Airways is set to be the first customer to receive the new A350 in the fourth quarter. Pictured, testing in the Al Ain desert. Courtesy Airbus -
The A350 XWB undergoes extreme weather evaluations last month at the US Air Force's McKinley Climatic Laboratory. Courtesy Airbus -
In contrast to the heat testing in Al Ain, the A350 XWB was also tested in the extreme cold at the US Air Force's McKinley Climatic Laboratory. Courtesy Airbus -
The Airbus A350 XWB's ability to operate on wet runways was tested at Istres, France. Courtesy Airbus -
Airbus employees act as passengers on board an A350 XWB test flight. Courtesy Airbus -
The fifth and final A350 XWB test flight aircraft takes to the skies. Courtesy Airbus -
The fifth and final A350 XWB test flight aircraft takes to the skies. Courtesy Airbus
In pictures: Airbus A350 tested in the UAE desert and beyond
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