United's formalisation of its A350-900 XWB acquisition makes this U.S.-based global carrier the 33rd customer for Airbus' newest jetliner. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and run through 2019, marking a new chapter in the strong relationship between United and Airbus that has spanned two decades. United is a major operator of A319s and A320s.
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Beijing-based Air China, which now operates 18 Airbus aircraft and flies to over 80 destinations worldwide, took delivery of its first A330-200 (8 June 2006).

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Air China received the first of 20 A330-200s it ordered and will operate the aircraft on high-altitude routes in China (8 June 2006).

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Volaris Airlines, a Mexican airline that began flying in March 2006, uses A319s. Based at Toluca Airport in Mexico City, it services domestic cities.

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Located in western France, the Nantes Centre of Excellence specialises in manufacturing centre wing boxes and keel beams for all Airbus aircraft.

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The Illescas, Spain Centre of Excellence designs and develops the horizontal tail plane for all Airbus aircraft using carbon fibre reinforced plastic.

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Responsible for assembling the high-tech nose sections and the machining of light alloy parts, Meaulte is a Centre of Excellence in northeastern France.

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The Stade, Germany Centre of Excellence, a global leader in the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic, designs and assembles vertical tail planes.

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The A380 was evaluated on 18 May at London’s Heathrow Airport, likely to be the aircraft’s first European destination when it enters service.
The A380 was evaluated on 18 May at London’s Heathrow Airport, likely to be the aircraft’s first European destination when it enters service.

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This video shows the highlights of the A380’s first flight to England on 18 May, including cockpit footage with test pilot Ed Strongman.
This video shows the highlights of the A380’s first flight to England on 18 May, including cockpit footage with test pilot Ed Strongman.


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British Chancellor Gordon Brown, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Charles Champion, and test pilot Ed Strongman in the A380 cockpit at Heathrow on 18 May.
British Chancellor Gordon Brown, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Charles Champion, and test pilot Ed Strongman in the A380 cockpit at Heathrow on 18 May.

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