On average, every commercial aircraft is struck by lightning once or twice a year. After the aircraft lands, an inspection must always be performed to assess the state of the aircraft prior to return to service. The Airbus A350 is no exception and here you will learn the ins and outs of lightning strike inspections performed on this aircraft type.
The development of the Airbus A350 was highly motivated by Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and it first entered service with Qatar Airways in 2015. It is Airbus’ largest widebody aircraft in production.