We’ve all seen spectacular air show performances with fighter jets or aerobatic piston airplanes flying in formation of various configurations. But it is not every day that you see five 590,000-plus-pound commercial passenger jets flying an Echelon or Diamond formation. Airbus recently released a video of just such a flight with five A350 XWB (extra wide body) airplanes, and it is a spectacular sight to see.
Video: Gentle Giants in Formation
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus released a video featuring five A350 XWB commercial passenger jets performing synchronized formation flights, a rare spectacle for aircraft of their size.
- The video highlights the impressive maneuverability of the over 590,000-pound A350s, showcasing them in Echelon, Diamond, and Arrow formations.
- The A350 XWB is a large, composite-built aircraft designed with an aerodynamically efficient wing and fly-by-wire technology, competing with the Boeing 787.
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