First A350 XWB paint job completed

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The completed A350 XWB MSN001 is welcomed by Airbus employees in Toulouse.
This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight.

Above: The completed A350 XWB rolls out of paint shop in Airbus livery.
The aircraft painting was achieved in less than seven days and follows the recent completion of MSN001’s flight-test-instrumentation (FTI) verification. Last month the aircraft underwent its engines installation, and passed a subsequent intensive phase of ground vibration tests. MSN001 will soon start the final tests before its maiden flight this summer.