Airbus A350-1000

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18 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 (B-LRL) lifting off, showing off its iconic curved wingtips and modern livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

A350-1000 A35K

Cathay Pacific standard livery

B-LRL

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-1000 is significant as Airbus\'s largest twin-engined widebody and features advanced materials and aerodynamics; Cathay Pacific is a notable early adopter operating several long-haul ultramodern routes.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific operates one of the world\'s largest A350-1000 fleets, but the A350-1000 is rarer than smaller widebodies overall.

Record Flights

A350-1000s are regularly used on Cathay\'s long-haul routes including some exceeding 14 hours; not specifically record-breaking.

Safety & Events

The A350-1000 has an excellent safety record; Cathay\'s fleet is used as a flagship on many international routes.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, the aircraft is in active service with Cathay Pacific.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

14,800 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (432 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx. 84 EPNdB on departure at max weight)

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