Airbus A350-1000 receives EASA and FAA Type Certification. Credit: Airbus SAS/ S Ramadier.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have awarded type certifications to Airbus’ new A350-1000 aircraft, which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

The certification will allow the aircraft to enter commercial service and follows a flight test campaign that was carried out for less than a year.

It also ensures that the A350-1000 widebody aircraft meets all the necessary airworthiness criteria.

"The A350-1000 benefits from the maturity of its successful brother, the A350-900, which has translated into excellent right-on-time performance."

Airbus used a total of three A350-1000 units equipped with Rolls-Royce engines during the new plane type’s flight test campaign, which saw the aircraft accumulate more than 1,600 flight hours.

Airbus COO and Commercial Aircraft president Fabrice Brégier said: “The A350-1000 benefits from the maturity of its successful brother, the A350-900, which has translated into excellent right-on-time performance.

“We now look forward to deliver the first aircraft to Qatar Airways by the end of the year.”

The A350-1000 aircraft programme forms part of Airbus’ wider A350 XWB jetliner programme and features various similarities with the A350-900 model, comprising 95% common systems part numbers and the same Type Rating.

In addition, A350-1000 model features a longer fuselage than the A350-900, allowing it accommodate 40 more passengers.

It also includes a modified wing trailing-edge, new six-wheel main landing gears and more powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

Airbus has secured a total of 169 orders for A350-1000 aircraft by 11 different customers from five continents to date.