Summary
Since entering service in 2015, the Airbus A350 has become one of the most important long-haul airliners of the modern era. Developed as Airbus’ answer to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and later positioned as a competitor to the Boeing 777, the A350 combines advanced composite construction, powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, and impressive fuel efficiency to meet the demands of airlines operating long-distance routes around the world.
Available in the A350-900 and larger A350-1000 variants, the type has quickly established itself as a favourite among airlines thanks to its combination of range, passenger comfort and operating economics. Today, it can be found serving everything from transatlantic routes to some of the world’s longest non-stop flights, carrying millions of passengers each year with operators including Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and British Airways.
As the aircraft marks a decade in commercial service, aviation author Nigel Richardson has produced Airbus A350, a detailed look at the development, technology and operational history of Airbus’ flagship twinjet. In this review, we take a closer look at what the book offers aviation enthusiasts and whether it deserves a place on your bookshelf.
About the Book
Published by Amberley, this paperback book is a stunning introduction to the A350.
It charts the development and design of the aircraft, design and construction, as well as its career with airlines so far.
Over 96 pages, it is packed full of colour photographs of the A350 in action, as well as early shots of the design and manufacturing process, offering a tantalising glimpse of what goes into producing a modern, widebody airliner like this.
Chapters include:
- Design and Development of the Airbus A350
- Building the Airbus A350
- Airbus A350-900: Entry into Service
- Airbus A350-1000
- Airbus A350 Enhancements, Other Variants and Potential Developments
- Airbus A350 Technical Specifications
It includes over 130 photographs and images, which reveal the surprisingly widespread world of the A350, including worldwide operators and the incredible complex manufacturing process.
I was surprised at just how many Asian and Chinese operators there are of the A350, and I had forgotten that the type operates with Aeroflot given how removed Russia seems from aviation and spotting these days.
H
ow to Get a Copy
If you’re a regular reader of AirportSpotting you’ll know of Nigel Richardson’s work and understanding of civil aviation. He has produced many informative articles for this website, as well as one of our own books on the Boeing 757. His informed, detailed descriptions and narrative of the story is engaging for both seasoned aviation experts as well as casual readers keen to know more about this modern airliner.
You can order a copy here: https://amzn.eu/d/0cpDGecG
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The A350 prototype visited us here in Perth August 2014 F-WWYB on demo world tour.
We have had four A350-900 flights and one A350-1000 flt with Singapore Airlines and QATAR. Had a good look at the cockpit, similar of course to the A330 and 380.
Very enjoyable to fly in with both airlines.