The A350 XWB, dubbed by Airbus the “world’s newest, most modern and efficient aircraft”, made its African debut on August 2, 2014, when it landed at OR Tambo International Airport. Pictured is the MSN 005, one of five A350 XWB prototypes used to perform comprehensive flight test and development trials. The A350 XWB World Tour began on July 24 and ended on August 13.