This Monday (05/08) British Airways started flights between London and Madrid with the Airbus A350-1000, thus inaugurating its new aircraft.
The aircraft took off at 13:18 from London, with an estimated take-off weight of 194,4 tonnes, including a relatively light payload of around 20t. The A350-1000s has a maximum takeoff weight of 308 tonnes.
This August, the aircraft will continue to carry out two daily flights between London and Madrid, for training the company's crew.
The first British Airways A350-1000 should start flying between Heathrow (London) and Dubai on September 02, with flights departing at 12:50 pm and landing in Dubai at 23:05 pm.
In the second phase, starting October 1, 2019, the aircraft will start flying on long-haul routes. During this period, another three A350-1000 aircraft will the British Airways fleet.
British Airways has ordered 18 aircraft of this model, and plans to use this aircraft, along with the 777X, to replace the Boeing 747-400.
This version is about 7 meters longer than the current -900XWB. Because of this size, the entire A350-1000XWB needed to receive changes to the wings, the main landing gear, which now has 6 wheels per side and also received the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, with 97000 lbs of thrust, an addition of 12000 lbs in the XWB that equips the -900.
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British Airways introduced in early 2019 the new “Club Suite”, which will be available for the first time on the A350-1000 in a 1-2-1 row configuration, ensuring direct access to the aisle no matter which seat you are in. In addition, the seat reclines 180º, forming a bed.
The entertainment system consists of an 18,5-inch high-definition screen connected to the on-demand system. For engers who wish to access the internet during the flight, the plane will have internet access via Wi-Fi. A high-amperage USB jack helps charge mobile devices quickly.
Highlight for the small screen on the side of the seat, which controls the individual cabin and communicates with the flight attendants.
The A350 will have 56 Club Suite seats, 56 in Economy and 219 in Economy, totaling 331 seats. engers in this class will have a new and cozy pillow, in addition to new amenities kits. The airline said it hopes to renew its in-flight service to enhance the in-flight experience.
