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Interesting facts about Airbus A350

• The wing span was chosen to maximize fuel efficiency.
The A350’s 64.75-meter wing span was created using nature’s flawless understanding of aerodynamics to maximize lift and minimize drag, thus reducing fuel consumption and CO2
emissions.

• Enhanced capabilities
With a versatile cabin that adapts to any season, the A350 Aircraft provides more capacity, range, and cargo than any other big widebody family.

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• Sophisticated lightweight materials and reduced cost of maintenance
The A350 Family is made up of 70% modern materials, resulting in the lowest OWE per seat. Corrosion is eliminated throughout 70% of the airframe due to the significant use of composite materials and titanium, which, along with fatigue-free carbon-fiber based structures, reduces maintenance tasks.

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• Long-distance leader in the air
A350s are capable of flying on any sector, from short-haul to ultra-long-haul flights of up to 9,700nm, transporting 300-410 passengers in three-class configurations and up to 480 passengers in single-class configurations.

• TRENT XWB ENGINE
With over seventy million hours of Trent family in-service experience and unparalleled on-wing reliability, the Trent XWB design has produced the world’s most efficient large aero engine flying today.

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Federal Court Imposes $100M Fine on Qantas for “Ghost Flights” Scandal

In a major ruling, the Federal Court has confirmed a hefty A$100 million penalty against Qantas for its involvement in the “ghost flights” scandal. As reported by FlightGlobal.

The court found that Qantas misled consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights that the airline had already decided to cancel. Adding to the controversy, Qantas failed to promptly notify ticket holders about these cancellations.

The penalty follows Qantas’ admission of violating the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The airline agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the penalty amount, aiming to deter Qantas and other businesses from similar breaches in the future.

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The ACCC emphasized that this substantial fine sends a clear message: misleading customers will lead to serious consequences, regardless of a company’s size. In addition to the penalty, Qantas has committed to paying approximately A$20 million to affected passengers who unknowingly purchased tickets for canceled flights.

This compensation comes on top of any refunds or alternative flight arrangements already provided. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb praised the penalty, underscoring the importance of robust compliance programs red energy qantas in large corporations like Qantas.

She pointed out that Qantas has since made changes to its operating and scheduling procedures to prevent similar issues in the future.