Airbus has done a great job at keeping everyone updated with the latest A350 XWB developments.

A week back, lighting strike tests were performed on the forthcoming aircraft (click here for the story / photos) and now another milestone has been completed, with paintwork completed on the first A350 XWB (“MSN001”)!

I've included a photo below. You can read more and view images here: http://www.theaviationwriter.com/201...-painting.html