Airbus Powers Up A350 Engines in Preparation for Debut Flight
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Airbus SAS said it powered up the engines on its new A350 model for the first time as it seeks to meet a target of flying the plane by the end of this month.
The Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc XWB engines are installed on MSN1, as the A350 slated to make the debut flight is designated, Airbus said in a statement today. The auxiliary power unit that provides electricity on the ground was also activated.