Mon. Apr 27th, 2026

Airbus A350

The Airbus A350 is a classic wide-body airliner that relies on two engines. It’s designed for long distances. The first flight with this model took place on 14 June 2013, and the aircraft entered commercial operation on 15 January 2015.

It shares a type rating with the Airbus A330, making it easier for pilots to switch between these models.

technical parameters Airbus A350

Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 14 June 2013
Introduction 15 January 2015 with Qatar Airways
Role Wide-body jet airliner
Produced 2010–present
Primary users
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Qatar Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Delta Air Lines
Cockpit crew Two
Seating
  • 315 (48J+267Y) – A350-900
  • 369 (54J+315Y) – A350-1000
Max limit
  • 440 – A350-900
  • 480 – A350-1000
Wing 64.75 m / 212.43 ft span, 31.9° sweep
Overall length
  • 66.8 m / 219.2 ft – A350-900
  • 73.79 m / 242.1 ft – A350-1000
  • 70.8 m / 232.2 ft – A350F
Aspect ratio
  • 9.49 – A350-900
  • 9.03 – A350-1000
Wing area
  • 442 m2 (4,760 sq ft) – A350-900
  • 464.3 m2 (4,998 sq ft) – A350-1000
Fuselage 5.96 m / 19.7 ft width, 6.09 m / 19.98 ft height
Overall height
  • 17.05 m / 55 ft 11 in – A350-900
  • 17.08 m / 56 ft 0 in – A350-1000
  • 17.08 m / 56 ft 0 in – A350F
Cabin width 5.61 m / 18 ft 5 in, 9-abreast seat: 18 in / 46 cm

Maximum takeoff weight

  • 283 t (623,908 lb) – A350-900
  • 316 t / 696,661 lb – A350-1000
  • 319 t / 703,275 lb – A350F
Max. payload
  • 53.3 t (118,000 lb)
    45.9–56.4 t (101,300–124,300 lb) – A350-900
  • 68 t (150,000 lb) – A350-1000
  • 109 t (240,000 lb) – A350F
Fuel capacity
  • 140,795 L (37,194 US gal)
    110,523 kg (243,662 lb) – A350-900
  • 158,791 L (41,948 US gal)
    124,651 kg (274,808 lb) – A350-1000
Empty weight
  • 142.4 t (314,000 lb) typical
    134.7–145.1 t (297,000–320,000 lb) – A350-900
  • 155 t (342,000 lb)
    155 t (342,000 lb) dry – A350-1000
Cargo capacity
  • 36 LD3 or 11 pallets – A350-900
  • 44 LD3 or 14 pallets – A350-1000
Range
  • 15,000 km / 8,100 nmi – A350-900
  • 16,100 km (8,700 nmi) – A350-1000
  • 8,700 km / 4,697 nmi – A350F
Cruise speed Mach 0.85 (488 kn; 903 km/h) Typical, Mach 0.89 (513 kn; 950 km/h) Maximum
Takeoff 2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Landing 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Engines (2×) Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Maximum thrust (2x)
  • 84,200 lbf / 374.5 kN – A350-900
  • 97,000 lbf / 431.5 kN – A350-1000

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