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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Latest Airbus A350 news

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:15:15 GMT

The New First-Class Experience Airbus Is Developing For The A350-1000

A new premium air travel experience is coming to the A350-1000.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:45:15 GMT

The Engineers' Debate: Why The Boeing 787-10 & Airbus A350-900 Have 5 Key Landing Gear Differences

Dissecting the undercarriage of two revolutionary jetliners.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:15 GMT

Airbus A350 Vs. Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Which Has The Quieter Cabin?

Which of the flagship widebody aircraft offers the quietest ride?

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:32:14 GMT

KLM’s Very 1st Airbus A350 Delivered To Airline

The Dutch carrier receives its groundbreaking new aircraft after months of anticipation.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:21 GMT

Why This Airline's New Airbus A350-1000 Premium Economy Is Easily Poaching Business Class

Japan Airlines’ (JAL) recently introduced Airbus A350-1000 aircraft featuring its new premium economy cabin.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:00:15 GMT

Why Air Canada's Aging Boeing 777-300ERs Leave Weight Behind On Hot Summer Days Out Of Toronto

Air Canada is strategically shifting its focus to maximize efficiency with its recently acquired.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:14 GMT

Boeing Handed Over 35 787-9 Dreamliners In H1 2026 Compared To Airbus' 20 A350-900s

Boeing has surpassed Airbus with 35 delivered 787-9 Dreamliners so far this year.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:45:26 GMT

Delta Air Lines To Likely Debut New Airbus A350-1000s On Flights To Seoul From Atlanta & Detroit

Delta Air Lines is poised to introduce its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on flights.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:00:15 GMT

Why Delta Air Lines Retired Its Densest Airbus A350 Layout & Standardized On 275 Seats

Delta Air Lines has finalized its fleet-wide shift to a uniform 275-seat configuration.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:52:40 GMT

How The Airbus A350's Engine Quietly Became The Cash Machine Saving Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce's A350 engine consistently delivers improved operational efficiencies and increased cash flow.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:14 GMT

The Airbus A350F Finally Takes Flight

Tom Boon of Simple Flying heads to Toulouse to witness the Airbus A350F take to the skies for the very first time. From its historic maiden flight and massive main deck cargo door to its 111-ton payload capacity and powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the video explores what makes Airbus’ newest freighter different, while also speaking with Airbus’ Head of Flight Tests about the aircraft’s first flight and the testing program ahead.

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