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A350
The future of air travel
SPECIAL ISSUE
The beginning of
a new era
Ivan Chu, Chief Executive
A350-900
in 20 seconds...
40%
REDUCTION
Maintenance requirements
over the life of the aircraft
COUNTRIES
Operates at a higher
cabin pressure,
hence a lower cabin
altitude, to reduce
passenger fatigue
16
MILLION
0.85
MACH
Cruise speed
Advanced onboard
maintenance
diagnostics to improve
operational reliability
Congratulations to
Cathay Pacific on
delivery of the first
Trent XWB powered
A350-900
Continuing our partnership of
over 40 years with the worlds
most efficient large aero engine
2009
4 August 2010
16 September 2010
2Q 2012
July 2013
25 July 2013
July 2014
Jan 2012
July 2012
14 June 2013
May 2014
7 July 2015
Simulator
instructors begin
training
Video here
A350-1000
Has a longer range, more seats, and a higher payload than the
A350-900
15 March 2016
April 2016
22 May 2016
28 May 2016
24 March 2016
20 April 2016
30 May 2016
1 June 2016
4 November 2015
21 December 2015
November
2015
A350-900
July 2015
A350s on order
Flight deck
Familiar Airbus
look and feel
Common pilot
type rating
Pilots qualified on
A330 can undergo
differences training to
operate the A350, thus
increasing operational
flexibility
Cabin
E-enabled
Fly-by-Wire
Advanced avionics
take fly-by-wire to the
next level, increasing
safety by providing
flight envelope
protection and
improving system
redundancy
Fly-by-wire also
provides a weight
advantage over
conventional control
systems
HD Personal
TV
Extended IFE
Entertainment is
available immediately
upon boarding
Cabin pressure
Inflight
connectivity
Wi-Fi connectivity is
available for the first
time on a Cathay
aircraft
Aircraft design
Quiet cabin
Temperature
Seven independent
temperature zones for
precise adjustment
Air
conditioning
Lighting
Advanced
aerodynamics
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Fuselage
Fuel
Simplified three-tank
design with fewer
pumps and valves that
reduce maintenance
effort and increase
reliability
Hydraulic
systems
Reduced complexity to
improve reliability. The
hydraulics operate at
higher pressure than
traditional hydraulic
systems to power
landing gear and flight
controls ,resulting in a
reduction in weight due
to smaller pipes and
hoses
Simpler avionics
Highly integrated
avionics systems are
connected through an
advanced ethernet data
network, using half the
number of computers
traditionally required
The A350 feels very much like the A330 and, indeed,
part of the reason that the aircraft has been awarded
a Common Type Rating is that it does handle in such a
similar way. The A350 is very much a third generation
Airbus fly-by-wire aircraft and many of the systems have
been enhanced to provide exceptional redundancy in
case of system failures. One of the benefits of fly-bywire is that aircraft of differing sizes and aerodynamic
features can be made to handle alike, regardless of
weight, speed and configuration. If anything, the A350
feels like a big A330, stable but with precise reaction to
control inputs.
Materials
The flight control system on the A350 is similar to all flyby-wire Airbus aircraft; the flight control computers prevent
excessive manoeuvres and maintain the aircraft within
the safe flight envelope. Unlike the A330, the A350 has a
number of backup control actuators to provide redundancy
following certain system failures. The head-up display is
a completely new feature for Cathay Pacific and provides
flight crew with enhanced situational awareness.
More than
70% of
the airframe
is made of
advanced
materials that are strong,
lightweight, and
highly resistant to
corrosion and fatigue
Blue Titanium
Strong, lightweight
Green Composite
carbon fibre reinforced
plastic
Exceptionally strong
Maintenance
Reduced heavy
checks
A heavy maintenance
check required only
once every 12 years,
compared to six for
the A330, thanks to
the A350s carbon
fibre construction that
is highly resistant to
corrosion and fatigue.
This reduces lifetime
maintenance costs by
up to 40%
Easier system
modifications
System upgrades
can be done through
software instead of
hardware upgrades
in the workshop
quicker to perform and
requiring no spare parts
High system
redundancy
Less inventory
investment
Advanced avionics
means that fewer spare
parts are needed in
stock
Diagnostics
Improved maintenance
diagnostics for faster
troubleshooting, which
results in improved
operational reliability
Jargon busters
Fly-by-wire replaces
mechanical systems by
converting control inputs
into electrical signals
that are sent to flightcontrol computers, which
reconvert the impulses
into instructions for control
surfaces such as ailerons
or elevators.
Brake to Vacate is an
innovative feature of the
aircrafts autobrake system
whereby a pilot can nominate
their chosen runway exit
on an airport map on the
navigation display, which
optimises brake use and
expedites vacation of the
runway.
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The seats
Rachel Khong,
Business Class
Designed by Studio F.A. Porsche, the new Business Class seat builds on its award-winning long-haul predecessor with numerous enhancements.
The flexible sleeping surface caters to different passengers sleeping positions, the fully flat floor enhances accessibility and there is more storage space.
The A350 sees the launch of the new B/E Aerospace Premium Economy seat. Designed by Studio F.A. Porsche, each seat features
a larger recline angle, enlarged amenities storage and a personal reading light features that set a new standard for the class.
Pillows
Blankets
Economy Class
The Economy Class cabin is rejuvenated with a new green fabric, bringing a fresh look consistent with our branding ethos.
Thoughtful new features such as the Cathay Pacific proprietary six-way headrest enhance the overall travel experience.
Inflight
entertainment
Cindy Lam,
Welcome Screen
Air show
Magazines
City guides
Satellite TV
Albums
Play games
Connectivity
Do Not Disturb
Wake-up Call
With the launch of the A350, passengers have the opportunity to stay connected on board using their own mobile devices for the first time.
Service availability
Interact
For a fee, access the following content via Wi-Fi capable devices*:
Send or receive email
Browse the web
Shop online
Instant messaging
Social media
US$12.95
US$9.95
US$19.95
*Multiple devices can share a Wi-Fi pass but only one device can be
connected at a time. Payment can only be made onboard.
Service availability
Provide feedback
Satellite TV
Shop
Service availability
Higher payload:
good news
for Cargo
Mark Sutch,
As the largest air cargo carrier in Asia, and indeed one of the largest
worldwide, the opportunity to offer new capacity, greater frequency
and new destinations is key for the long-term development of our
cargo business. The A350 brings this to the table.
The increased efficiencies that have been developed with
this new generation of aircraft allow for significantly improved
cargo capability over the existing Airbus fleet. Where the A350
is deployed on routes currently being operated by the A330
and A340, there will be a big boost to the airlines cargo payload
capability and thus revenue.
The deployment of the A350, as with our existing non-freighter
change. The real benefits lie in the increased payload the aircraft
brings as well a greater range of destinations and frequency that
we envisage in the years to come.
Cathay Pacific is a combination carrier; we have a large fleet of
dedicated freighters and heavily leverage the passenger bellies to
feed and de-feed the network. The A350 supports this strategy
and is an exciting new prospect.
Designed for
greener flying
Evelyn Chan,
Todays aircraft are already 70% more fuel efficient and more
than 75% quieter than those at the beginning of the jet age. And
with each new generation of aircraft design, a step change is made
towards better fuel efficiency and noise reduction and the A350 is
no exception.
All A350 deliveries from Toulouse will use fuel that contains a
10% blend of biofuel. The biofuel is made from sustainable sugars,
using a process of fermentation whereby modified yeast produces
hydrocarbons that can be processed into jet fuel. Not only does
this fuel have lower life cycle CO2 than fossil fuel, biofuel also burns
cleaner. The intent of using biofuel on these flights is for Cathay to
become accustomed to flying on renewable fuel as we move closer to
larger volumes becoming available over the next three to five years.
Departure
Cruise
Quieter take-off
Improved aerodynamics
Arrival
A350
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