Airbus A350-900, the world’s most modern aircraft, reaches New Delhi

“The launch of Lufthansa A350 services in Delhi marks an important milestone in our growing partnership with India. This game-changing aircraft reflects the values of the new global Indian, and reaffirms our commitment to this important market by introducing the very best and latest in air travel,” says Wolfgang Will, Senior Director South Asia, Lufthansa Passenger Airlines.

The A350 series aircraft has also been acquired by Singapore airlines. Airbus has received more than 800 orders for this aircraft making it one of the most successful aircraft of all times.

This Airbus aircraft has both its fuselage and wing structures made of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer. Depending on the variant, up to 366 passengers can be seated in the aircraft which is positioned to succeed the A340 to take on the Boeing 787 and 777. Originally conceived in 2004, Airbus has apparently spent €11 billion developing the aircraft. The first prototype flew in June 2013 from Toulouse, France while the first commercial aircraft was inducted by Qatar Airways in January 2015.