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First A350 XWB air inlet is provided for engine test campaign

First A350 XWB air inlet is provided for engine test campaign
11 June 2010 News in brief

Airbus has delivered the initial jet engine air inlet for its next-generation A350 XWB, which is to be utilised by Rolls-Royce for cross-wind testing and certification of the Trent XWB engine.  This highly-advanced component feeds engines with air, keeps the fan stable and performs a de-icing role – while also reducing overall engine noise.  Two additional air inlets will be supplied in 2010 for blade-out rig testing and aerodynamic and noise tests.

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