Airbus A350-900

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A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 on the final approach, showcasing its elegant curves and modern winglets.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Airlines standard livery

B-18903

Registration

Airline

China Airlines

CAL / CI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Great catch of this China Airlines A350 in profile; soft focus on the nose but strong light and clean sky help the shot pop.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a leading next-generation widebody jet, noted for high efficiency and advanced composite materials. China Airlines is a flagship Asian operator of this model.

Fleet Rarity

China Airlines operates 15 A350-900s (as of 2024), a significant number for the type in Asia, but the A350-900 itself is not a rare type globally.

Record Flights

A350-900s regularly operate ultra-long distances including Taipei to North America and Europe.

Safety & Events

Generally an incident-free model with a strong safety record. China Airlines\' A350 fleet is used for flagship international routes.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, this aircraft is in active service with China Airlines and expected to remain the mainstay of their long-haul fleet for years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (370 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 (compliant), typical approach noise ~85 dB

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