certification
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Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type Certification
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The A330neo is a true new-generation family comprising the A330-900 and its smaller sibling, the A330-800, which will make its first flight in the coming weeks. The A330-900 in particular is the…
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Airbus A350-1000 Type Certification
The longest-fuselage member of Airbus’ A350 XWB jetliner family – the A350-1000 – has received its airworthiness type certification, with the milestone first delivery planned before year-end to Qatar Airways. Watch as the aircraft goes through a series of tests leading up to its type certification by authorities.
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Certified: A321neo with Pratt & Whitney engines
The A321neo (new engine option) powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engines underwent numerous safety and performance tests during its certification campaign – which is highlighted in this compilation video.
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Airbus A320neo with Pratt & Whitney engines is certified
Airbus’ Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM-equipped A320neo (new engine option) version received dual Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 24 November 2015. Relive the highlights of the rigorous flight test campaign, which accumulated over 1,070 flight test hours for three A320neo aircraft. The certification…
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Airbus A350 – First Flight Anniversary and Test/Certification Update
The “power of Airbus people” in bringing the A350 XWB programme to flight is discussed by Patrick du Ché, the Head of Development Flight Test, who recalls the next-generation jetliner’s maiden takeoff on 14 June 2013, its flyby at the Paris Air Show one week later, followed by the fast-paced test campaign that has logged…