Overview
ManufacturerAirbus
Variant ShownA350-900
First Flight14 Jun 2013
Entry Into Service15 Jan 2015
Body TypeWide-body
RoleLong-haul / ultra-long-haul
✈ Wide-Body • Long-Haul / Ultra-Long-Haul
Airbus A350
A new-generation wide-body built for long-haul and ultra-long-haul missions, pairing advanced fly-by-wire systems with high-efficiency twin turbofan propulsion.
MTOW
283.0 t
Range
8,600 nm
Max Seating
440 PAX
Cruise Speed
M0.85
Technical Specifications
Airframe
Length66.80 m
Height17.05 m
Wingspan64.75 m
Fuselage Width5.94 m
Wing Area~443 m²
Weights
MTOW283.0 t
MLW207.0 t
MZFW195.7 t
Fuel Capacity166,488 L
Performance
MMOM0.89
Cruise SpeedM0.85
Range8,600 nm
Max Seating440 max
Service Ceiling43,100 ft
TO / Landing FieldVariant/weight dependent
Crew & Propulsion
Flight Crew2 pilots
Cabin CrewTypically 10–12+
PropulsionTwin turbofan
Engine OptionsRolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Market Context
Aircraft Delivered700+ family deliveries (2026)
Main CompetitorBoeing 787 / 777
Key Features
Fly-By-Wire
Yes — Airbus fly-by-wire flight controls.
Sidestick
Yes — Airbus side-stick controller.
ECAM
Yes — Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor.
Commonality
Common pilot type rating across A350 variants.
Wingtip Design
Integrated advanced wingtip design.
Notable Operators
- Air India
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Delta
- Cathay Pacific