CNN 's Alex Irvine joins the crew on board a A350WXB during a ` ` route proving '' flight . The wide - bodied A350WXB is Airbus 's answer to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner . The aircraft is made of 53 % composite , helping its fuel efficiency .
CNN 's Dean Irvine joins Airbus team on board a A350WXB during a `` route proving '' flight . The wide-bodied A350WXB is Airbus 's answer to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner . The plane is made of 53 % composite materials helping its fuel efficiency .