Airbus A350 During Water Ingestion Test

The extra wide body Airbus A350 during water ingestion test on runway at Airbus' facility in France. Airbus used Qatar livery since the airline was the launch customer of Airbus A350 series.

According to FAA documents number AC 20-124 about Water Ingestion Testing for Turbine Powered Airplanes that issued in 1985. It stated that compliance with the requirements of the FAR regarding the ingestion of water from runway or taxiway into the airspeed system, engine as well as auxiliary power unit (APU) of turbine powered an aircraft. Photo credit goes to Airbus, what a spectacular photo shoot.