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Score: 68.0

Lovely sunset light on the Air France jet, but foreground glare and softness reduce impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

Modern long-haul widebody introduced in 2015, key to Air France\'s fleet renewal and ultra-long-haul strategy.

Fleet Rarity

Air France has approximately 15 A350-900s in operation as of 2024.

Record Flights

A350-900 used for ultra-long-haul routes such as Paris-Santiago and Paris-Los Angeles by Air France; not the ULR variant.

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record with very few major incidents to date.

Future Outlook

Active in Air France\'s long-haul fleet; part of future plans.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

315 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14, approximately 94 dB on takeoff

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