When differentiating between Airbus and Boeing aircraft, have you ever noticed that Airbus aircraft do not feature serrated engine covers? Engine serrations are featured on some Boeing aircraft, including the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, and the 747-8. Engine exhaust serrations, or chevrons, are designed to reduce engine blast noise.
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Airbus To Begin Testing A350-1000ULR & Freighter Variants Next Year
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- June 24, 2025
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On June 13th, 2025, it was reported that Airbus would begin flight tests for the next two variants of its best-selling wide-body jet, the Airbus A350. The next two variants of the Airbus A350 to enter service will be the A350F and the A350-1000ULR. The former, a next-generation freighter, and the latter, developed for a very specific ultra-long-haul application. Let’s take a deeper look at these variants and exactly what the announcement of flight tests could mean for Airbus.