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TAM
Airlines’ first A350 XWB has successfully taken off from Toulouse International
Airport in France. The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase
which includes further ground checks and flight tests, before delivery to TAM
Airlines in December.
TAM will
become the first airline from the Americas to fly the A350 XWB and the fourth
operator in the world. LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM
Airlines, has ordered 27 A350 XWB aircraft. The carrier will start operating
the A350 XWB in January 2016 between Sao Paulo and Manaus. This will be
followed by international operations from Sao Paulo to Miami, to Madrid and to
Orlando.
The A350
XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range aircraft family and the newest
member of Airbus' leading widebody family. The A350 XWB is the world’s most
modern and efficient aircraft family, setting new standards in terms of flight
experience for passengers, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for
airlines. The A350 XWB received 787 Firm orders from 41 customers as of October
2015.
