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Airbus A350-900

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Built from roughly 53 percent composite materials, the Airbus A350-900 is the baseline model of the A350 XWB family and among the most fuel-efficient wide-bodies in service. Typical two-class seating is about 300, up to 440 single-class. Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 turbofans give a cruise of 903 km/h and a range near 15,000 km. The aircraft first flew in 2013, measures 66.8 metres long with a 64.8-metre wingspan, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 280,000 kg. Positioned against the Boeing 787-10 and 777-200ER, the -900 combines long range with class-leading efficiency and forms the core of many airlines' next-generation long-haul fleets.

Dimensions

Length: 66.80 m
Wingspan: 64.75 m
Height: 17.05 m
Cabin Width: 5.61 m

Performance

Range: 15,000 km
Cruise Speed: 903 km/h
Max Speed: 945 km/h
Service Ceiling: 13,100 m
Category: ultra-long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 300
Max Seats: 440
Cargo Volume: 143.00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Airlines (27)

Singapore Airlines 36 Qatar Airways 20 Air China 14 Air France 14 Aeroflot Russian Airlines 13 Iberia Airlines 13 China Southern Airlines 12 Delta Air Lines 12 Japan Airlines Domestic 11 China Eastern Airlines 11 Lufthansa 10 Ethiopian Airlines 10 Asiana Airlines 10 Turkish Airlines 9 Cathay Pacific 7 Finnair 7 China Airlines 7 Philippine Airlines 5 Hainan Airlines 4 Japan Airlines 4 South African Airways 2 Hong Kong Airlines 2 Air Mauritius 2 Malaysia Airlines 2 Sichuan Airlines 1 Air Caraïbes 1 Vietnam Airlines 1

Family Variants

Airbus A350-1000

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Aircraft Systems

Flight Management System (FMS) Glass Cockpit System Head-Up Display (HUD) Cabin Pressurization System In-Flight Entertainment System Cabin LED Lighting System Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System Autopilot System Flight Control Computer FADEC System

About Airbus A350-900

Airbus's most advanced wide-body, built with 53% composite materials. The A350-900 directly competes with the Boeing 787-10 and 777-200ER, offering class-leading fuel efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Airbus A350-900 typically seats 300 passengers in a standard three-class configuration with first, business, and economy. In a two-class high-density layout, it can carry up to 440 passengers. The cabin is 5.61 m wide at armrest level, the widest in its class, allowing airlines to offer 18-inch-wide economy seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.

The Airbus A350-900 has a maximum range of approximately 15,000 km (8,100 nautical miles). This comfortably covers ultra-long-haul routes such as Singapore to New York, Dubai to Los Angeles, or Paris to Santiago. The A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) variant, operated exclusively by Singapore Airlines, extends range to 18,000 km for the world's longest commercial flights.

The A350-900 cabin features a pressurization altitude of just 1,830 m (6,000 feet), lower than most older aircraft at 2,440 m. The cabin humidity is maintained at a higher level than conventional aircraft, significantly reducing passenger fatigue on long flights. LED mood lighting with 16.7 million color combinations, larger windows, and a wider fuselage cross-section contribute to an overall improved passenger experience.

Qatar Airways was the launch customer for the A350-900, receiving the first aircraft in December 2014. Other major operators include Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and Finnair. The A350-900 has accumulated over 750 orders, making it the most popular A350 variant. It has become especially popular with European and Asian carriers for long-haul operations.

The A350-900 is a slightly larger aircraft than the 787-9, seating about 300 passengers versus 290 in comparable configurations. The A350-900 offers longer range at 15,000 km compared to the 787-9's 14,140 km and burns about 25% less fuel than the 777-200ER it often replaces. Both aircraft use composite fuselages and offer similar cabin comfort improvements, but the A350 has a wider cabin cross-section suited for nine-abreast economy seating.