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Airbus A350-900 A359
The Airbus A350-900 is a long-range, twin-engine widebody built largely from carbon-fiber composites, seating about 300 to 350 passengers. It is Airbus's direct competitor to the Boeing 787 and 777. Its efficiency allows ultra-long routes of 15 hours or more.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- A359
- First flight
- 2013
- Typical cruise
- 488 kt / 562 mph
- Service ceiling
- 43,100 ft
- Range
- 8,100 nm / 9,321 mi
- Capacity
- 300-350 seats
- Length
- 66.8 m / 219 ft
- Wingspan
- 64.8 m / 213 ft
Engines: 2 x Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 turbofans. Family: A350 XWB. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
Delta is the main US operator, flying the A350-900 to Asia, Europe and South America. Many foreign carriers, including Qatar, Singapore and Cathay Pacific, bring it into US gateways every day.
Main US operators: Delta Air Lines.
How to recognize a A350-900
- Dark-framed cockpit windows that look like a raccoon's mask or sunglasses.
- Long, curving wing that flexes upward in flight, ending in blended curved wingtips.
- Large Trent XWB engines with a smooth, wide nacelle.
- Two four-wheel main landing gear bogies, like the A330 (the larger A350-1000 has six-wheel bogies).
How it looks on a flight tracker
Cruises high, often FL360 to FL410, at 460 to 580 kt. Look for DAL plus international callsigns like QTR, SIA, CPA and AFR on long-haul legs.
History
The A350-900 entered service with Qatar Airways in January 2015. A stretched A350-1000 followed in 2018, and a freighter version is in development.
Where A350-900s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Airbus A350-900?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Airbus A350-900 is A359. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the A350-900 fly?
The Airbus A350-900 typically cruises at about 488 knots true airspeed (about 562 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the A350-900 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 43,100 ft.