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 intricate airshow-style formations, an unusual sight for such massive aircraft.
- The video showcases the 590,000-plus-pound A350s flying in Echelon, Diamond, and Arrow configurations, highlighting their impressive maneuverability.
- The A350 is a large, composite-built, fly-by-wire passenger jet designed for aerodynamic efficiency, comparable to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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