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Airbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The model will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017

Airbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The arrival marked the beginning of a five-city tour of the world’s newest commercial aircraft. The A350 XWB, which features advances in efficiency and passenger comfort, will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The overhead bins are designed to hold 5 roller bags. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Frank Chapman, experimental test pilot for Airbus, explains features of the Airbus A350 XWB. Airbus brought their newest plane to Atlanta Tuesday July 14, 2015. Airbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The arrival marked the beginning of a five-city tour of the world’s newest commercial aircraft. The A305 XWB will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Here is a first-class seat in the Airbus A350 XWB, which will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. The A350-900 that is in the U.S this week is a flight-test aircraft featuring a two-class cabin. The cabin configuration for Delta's 25 aircraft on order will be slightly different. The plane measures 221 inches across with 9-across seating and 18-inch seats in economy. Windows are extra wide for panoramic views. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

First-class seat in the reclined position. The plane measures 221 inches across with 9-across seating and 18-inch seats in economy. Windows are extra wide for panoramic views. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Economy class of the Airbus A350 XWB. High-definition video monitors are in each economy-class seat. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The plane uses a combination of composite materials making the plane lighter and more efficient to operate. Wings change their shape for maximum aerodynamics. Power is provided by newly designed Rolls-Royce engines, omitting less CO2 emissions per passenger than current-generation aircraft. The plane measures 221 inches across with 9-across seating and 18-inch seats in economy. Windows are extra wide for panoramic views BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Economy class seats of the Airbus A350 XWB are 18 inches wide. Airbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The arrival marked the beginning of a five-city tour of the world’s newest commercial aircraft. The A305 XWB will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

JAirbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The arrival marked the beginning of a five-city tour of the world’s newest commercial aircraft. The A305 XWB, which features advances in efficiency and passenger comfort, will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Power for the Airbus A 350 XWB is provided by newly designed Rolls Royce engines, providing reduced CO2 emissions per passengers than current-generation aircraft. The A305 XWB, which features advances in efficiency and passenger comfort. will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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Airbus brought their newest plane, the A350 XWB, to Atlanta on Tuesday July 14, 2015. The arrival marked the beginning of a five-city tour of the world’s newest commercial aircraft. The A350 XWB, which features advances in efficiency and passenger comfort, will become part of Delta's fleet in 2017. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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