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Iberia’s first A350-900 rolled out of the paint shop, the aircraft will be named Placido Domingo

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Iberia’s first A350-900 went to the paint shop at Toulouse Airport. The Spanish carrier, which flies only Airbus aircraft, has ordered 16 A350-900 that will operate long-haul routes. These wide-bodied, twin-engine aircraft consume 25% less fuel than their predecessors, and thus emit 25% less CO2.

The aircraft has been named “Placido Domingo”, to honour the renowned Spanish tenor. The quietest airliner on the market is joining Iberia’s fleet late June and will start flying a few weeks later.

© Iberia – Airbus
© Iberia – Airbus

This post was published on 9 May 2018 22:40

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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