Airbus A350 Profile

Specifications

Aircraft details

Manufacturer: Airbus
Family: A350
Aircraft type: Widebody jet
Primary role: Long-haul airliner
Production status: In production
Passenger capacity: 300–480
Maximum range: 9,000 nautical miles
Engine options: 2 × Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Aircraft family

Variants

2 variants

Airbus

Airbus A350-1000

The longer and higher-capacity passenger member of the Airbus A350 family.

Typical seats 375–400

Maximum seats 480

Range 9,000 nmi

Cruise speed Mach 0.85

Length: 73.78 m
Wingspan: 64.75 m
Height: 17.08 m
Maximum takeoff weight: 322,000 kg
Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Airbus

Airbus A350-900

The cornerstone passenger member of the Airbus A350 family.

Typical seats 332–352

Maximum seats 440

Range 8,500 nmi

Cruise speed Mach 0.85

Length: 66.8 m
Wingspan: 64.75 m
Height: 17.05 m
Maximum takeoff weight: 283,000 kg
Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:15:14 GMT

The Real Reason Why Aircraft Recyclers Dread The Retirement Of The Airbus A350 & Boeing 787

CFRP, short for carbon fiber reinforced polymer, has become the new standard for commercial aircraft construction. Lighter and stronger than tradition

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:59:55 GMT

Why In The World Does Delta Air Lines Fly The Airbus A350 & Not The Boeing 787?

Strained relations with Boeing fueled Delta’s decision regarding its fleet.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:14 GMT

Why United Airlines' CEO Put Rolls-Royce In The 'Doghouse' & What It Means For 45 Airbus A350s

A protracted dispute between United Airlines and Rolls-Royce is threatening the delivery schedule of.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:14 GMT

5 Features That Make The Airbus A350 Slightly Quieter Than The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Airbus’s A350 aircraft incorporates several design elements contributing to a noticeably quieter passenger experience.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:13 GMT

How Much Bigger Is The Airbus A350 Than The Boeing 787 Dreamliner?

The Airbus A350 XWB and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner represent significant advancements in long-range.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:23:11 +0000

A350F test aircraft emerges in distinctive ‘parcel’ paint scheme

<p>Fuselage design for initial freighter selected after competition. Airbus has unveiled the paint scheme on its first A350F aircraft, as the freighter edges towards flight testing. The initial flight-test airframe features a fuselage design representative of packaging, with labels and postal instructions. This livery was the successful entry from over 4,000 submitted during a competition…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/a350f-test-aircraft-emerges-in-distinctive-parcel-paint-scheme/">A350F test aircraft emerges in distinctive ‘parcel’ paint scheme</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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