First look at the Airbus A350 XWB: The nose section of the first Airbus A350 XWB plane is seen on the final assembly line in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 23, 2012. The A350 is Europe's first contribution to a new generation of mid-size wide body airliners that bring together the latest in aerodynamics, design, and advanced technologies to provide up to 25% better fuel efficiency and operating costs compared to current aircraft in the same size category.                             

Francois Mori, AP