The first prototype Airbus A350 XWB has successfully performed the ‘Maximum Energy Rejected Take-Off’ (MERTO) test. The A350 (MSN 001) performed the test on July 19th at Istres Air Force Base in France. MERTO, which follows on from the previous ‘High Energy Rejected Take-Off’ (HERTO) preparation test conducted by MSN001 two months ago, is a part of the series of mandatory certification tests. MERTO involves aborting a take-off at just below Vr, then braking the aircraft to a stop using the wheel brakes alone. The test involves measuring the amount of heat energy generated by the brakes and its associated

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