The Airbus 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 is also geared to replace Airbus A340 aircraft. This aircraft is made with composite materials much like the Boeing 787. If features two engines high-efficiency engines along with 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, trans-continental/oceanic routes with heavy demand.
Airbus A350-900
| First Flight | Max Range | Length | Wingspan | Height | Engine Options | Seating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
June 14, 2013 |
8,100nm |
219'-2" |
212'-5" |
55'-11" |
(2) Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB |
350 (3-Class) |
