The A350-900 XWB (eXtra Wide Body) is a wide-body aircraft and a variant of the A350 family of aircraft. Designed to complete with the Boeing 777, the Airbus A350-900 also is geared to replacing Airbus A340 aircraft. The aircraft is made with composite materials much like the Boeing 787. If features two engines are per typical new aircraft design and has raked wiglets. It also has three pairs of wheels on the left and rear landing gears sharing that unique trait with the Boeing 777. The Airbus A350-900 is in production and is designed for long-haul, transatlantic/pacific route with heavy demand.
First Flight | Max. Range | Length | Wingspan | Height | Engine Options | Seating Capacity |
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June 14, 2013 | 8,100nm | 219'-2" | 212'-5" | 55'-11" | (2) Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB | 350 (3-Class) |