First flight test of engine for Airbus A340-500/600
The powerplant for the Airbus A340-500/600 flew for the first time beneath the wing of an A340-300 testbed, Airbus said. The Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engine took the place of one of four CFM56-5C4 engines in a two hour and 30 minutes flight. Pilots were able to explore the envelope of the aircraft up...
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