Airbus A350 Family
The Airbus A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body) is the benchmark for 21st-century long-range commercial aviation. Built with over 70% advanced materials including carbon composites, titanium, and aluminum alloys, and powered exclusively by high-bypass Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 delivers 25% lower fuel burn and whisper-quiet passenger comfort on the world's longest nonstop routes.
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A350 Family Technical Matrix
| Specification | A350-900 | A350-900ULR | A350-1000 | A350F (Freighter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Passenger Capacity | 300–350 (Max 440) | 161 (Premium Long-Haul) | 350–410 (Max 480) | 111 tonnes Payload |
| Overall Length | 66.61 m / 218 ft 6 in | 66.61 m / 218 ft 6 in | 73.58 m / 241 ft 5 in | 70.80 m / 232 ft 3 in |
| Wingspan | 64.75 m / 212 ft 5 in | 64.75 m / 212 ft 5 in | 64.75 m / 212 ft 5 in | 64.75 m / 212 ft 5 in |
| Tail Height | 17.05 m / 55 ft 11 in | 17.05 m / 55 ft 11 in | 17.08 m / 56 ft 0 in | 17.08 m / 56 ft 0 in |
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 283,000 kg / 623,900 lbs | 280,000 kg / 617,295 lbs | 322,000 kg / 709,888 lbs | 319,000 kg / 703,275 lbs |
| Max Range (Full Payload) | 8,500 nm / 15,750 km | 9,700 nm / 18,000 km | 8,700 nm / 16,100 km | 4,700 nm / 8,700 km |
| Engines | Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 | Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 | Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 | Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 |
| Max Operating Speed | Mach 0.89 (Mmo) | Mach 0.89 (Mmo) | Mach 0.89 (Mmo) | Mach 0.89 (Mmo) |
Program History & Milestone Timeline
Airbus unveiled the all-new Extra Wide Body (XWB) design at the Farnborough Airshow with an ultra-wide 5.61-meter cabin and 53% carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) airframe structure.
The prototype A350-900 (F-WXWB) successfully completed a 4-hour maiden flight from Toulouse-Blagnac, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.
Global launch customer Qatar Airways inaugurated scheduled commercial service between Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA).
Entry into service of the stretched A350-1000 and introduction of the A350-900ULR, enabling Singapore Airlines to operate the world's longest nonstop commercial flights (Singapore to New York JFK in 18h 45m).
Qantas selected the customized A350-1000 for "Project Sunrise" nonstop flights connecting Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York. Airbus also launched the purpose-built A350F widebody cargo freighter.