At Airbus’ Toulouse, France final assembly line, mating of various fuselage sections, connection of the vertical stabilizer, as well as joining of the wings and horizontal stabilizers – in parallel with cabin interior installation and first electrical power-on – has begun for the no. 1 A350 XWB jetliner to be operated by Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft is one of 14 A350 XWB jetliners that will be acquired by the carrier, and is to be operated on lease from AerCa