Airbus: First A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly

Airbus announced (01-Oct-2014) final assembly of the first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has begun at the Toulouse Final Assembly Line. The aircraft will see Vietnam Airlines become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. It is scheduled for delivery in mid-2015. Vietnam Airlines has a total of 10 A350 XWB on order. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier's premium long range services. [more - original PR]