16K views · 629 reactions | The first flight of a new aircraft is always a special moment - it’s when an aircraft comes to life! It also represents the very first evaluation of the handling characteristics and systems in real flight conditions. It also prepares the start of the #FlightTest campaign by making sure all aircraft systems operate safely to further progress in the flight test campaign. Enjoy this new #TechTuesday episode and get ready for take-off!  | Airbus | Facebook

To further test the maturity of aircraft systems and engines, Early Long Flights were introduced. This means that an aircraft has to fly 300 hours in normal operational conditions, as one of the final #FlightTest's of a certification campaign. Fasten your seatbelts and watch our latest #TechTuesday episode to find out more! | Airbus

Next up in our #TechTuesday series, we look at how to conduct a development test flight. With Airbus, there are usually five to six crew members on board: two test pilots, a test flight engineer, and two or three flight test engineers. 👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Learn more about how the team conducts the tests in this video. | Airbus

101K views · 4K reactions | Welcome to the first episode of our...