{"id":49478,"date":"2023-10-26T00:58:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T19:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=49478"},"modified":"2023-10-26T00:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T19:28:44","slug":"airbus-changes-a350-1000-take-off-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/26\/airbus-changes-a350-1000-take-off-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbus Makes New Changes to A350-1000 Take-off Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOULOUSE-<\/strong> It seems that Airbus <\/a>has increased the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the A350-1000<\/a> to 322 tonnes, as indicated by regulatory documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, the airframer’s documentation had listed the MTOW of the A350-1000’s heaviest variant as 319 tonnes. However, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)<\/a> updated its type certificate data on October 25 to reflect a 322-tonne take-off weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbus A350-1000 Take-off Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EASA’s documentation also maintains the maximum landing and maximum zero-fuel weights at 236 tonnes and 223 tonnes, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased take-off weights allow the aircraft to carry a larger payload over extended distances, reported FlightGlobal<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus had proposed the 319-tonne variant of the A350-1000 to Qantas (QF)<\/a> for its “Project Sunrise,” which involves long-haul flights from London <\/a>and New York to Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Airbus is leveraging the A350-1000 airframe in the development of its new A350 freighter, which is specified to have a maximum take-off weight of 319 tonnes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Solution for A321XLR Range Penalty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

European planemaker Airbus<\/a> is actively exploring solutions to ensure that the modifications made to the A321XLR<\/a> fuel tank do not result in a significant weight increase that would impact the aircraft\u2019s range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural flight of the first A321XLR took place on 15th June 2022, marking a successful milestone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft has now initiated its flight test campaign, working towards obtaining Type Certification in 2023, and is set to enter into service in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A321XLR, set to begin service in the second quarter of the following year, is designed to enable airlines to operate routes of up to 4,700 nautical miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the large aft center fuel tank responsible for providing this extended range has prompted new safety regulations from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address this, Airbus has developed an internal lining for the fuel tank to minimize the potential for substantial fuel leakage and fire in the event of an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Paris Air Show, Philippe Mhun, the Executive Vice President for Programmes, assured\u00a0FlightGlobal<\/a><\/em>\u00a0that the range of the aircraft remained unaffected by the modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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