Airbus A350-900

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31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-32A8) taxiing, showing off its distinctive winglets and elegant modern livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 31 Mar 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Eastern Airlines standard livery

B-32A8

Registration

Airline

China Eastern Airlines

CES / MU

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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 A350-900 is a modern long-haul widebody aircraft, representing Airbus’ move toward composite materials and advanced aerodynamics for greater efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

While the A350-900 is widely operated globally, the China Eastern fleet of A350-900s is relatively new and not the largest among A350 operators.

Record Flights

The A350 series has been used on ultra-long-haul routes such as Singapore-Newark, though China Eastern typically uses them on services within Asia and occasionally to Europe, North America, and Australia.

Safety & Events

No major incidents are associated with China Eastern’s A350 fleet.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with China Eastern and expected to continue operation for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

910 km/h

Speed

315 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 94-98 EPNdB (variation depending on config)

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