From October 29 to November 8, one Airbus A350 XWB aircraft in MSN2 produced by Airbus Industrie respectively performed flight exhibition and static exhibition at five major airports of Haikou, Beijing, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou, and Chengdu in China. During this period, it also attended “The 11th Session of China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition” launched at Zhu Hai on November 1 and 2.

As the co-organizer for China Tour Show of A350XWB aircraft, CASC was mainly responsible for the report and approval of this exhibition, coordinated with corresponding CAAC Regional Administration Bureau, local civil aviation supervision and administration bureau, ATC ities, airport, customs, border inspection ities to implement each supportive task and the customs declaration of aircraft departure from China. During this tour show, the good coordination relationship between CASC and Airbus Industrie was further enhanced, which is benefit to demonstrate supreme A350 performance and premium flying experience to Chinese air carriers.

The A350XWB aircraft that visited China at this time was the latest generation of long-range wide-body Airbus Industrie aircraft. Its cabin is totally furnished with 252 seats, including 42 business-class seats and 210 economy-class seats and its range can reach up to 8,000 NM (15,000 KM). The utilization rate of aircraft composite materials of A350XWB aircraft can reach up to 53%. The aircraft airframe structure weight is lighter. The fuel efficiency can be increased by 25%. The cabin environment becomes more comfortable, and more non-stop point-to-point direct routes can be launched.