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Old Aug 18, 2019, 3:45 am
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opus99
 
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Originally Posted by Prospero
This is what I learned last week, chatting to the SCCM on a MAD-LHR. Apparently the initial set of routes were purposely selected to bed the aircraft into the fleet. DXB, TLV, YYZ, BLR are relatively short routes, and the initial deployment will allow the airline to chalk up rotations and assess the aircraft/service across a variety of sector lengths (ranging 5 to 10 hrs)
I’m sure the aircraft will perform well. And hopefully prompt more orders. I believe it’s fairly likely that we will see more A350s with a large amount of options. I’m sure IAG won’t want to waste the deposit they’ve put on the option
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