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Everything about the Airbus A350 XWB

By Justin Wastnage2006-12-04T11:00:00+00:00

 

 

     

      EVERYTHING ABOUT THE AIRBUS A350 XWB
       
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      Rolls-Royce becomes first engine supplier for Airbus A350, with formal development of 'Trent XWB' powerplant 



       
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