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05 Jun 2026 · © TonyLTX

Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900, Africa's first A350, taxiing at dusk.

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Katl_spotter13 · 06 Jun 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines, \'Africa First A350\' special titles

Airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II

Achievements

Night Owl, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Twilight gives nice mood but softness and noise reduce detail; bus and ramp clutter are a minor distraction.

Location

Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP/LIMC

45.6306, 8.7281

Open map

Milan Malpensa International Airport MXP

Insights

Aviation History

Ethiopian Airlines was the first African carrier to operate the Airbus A350, playing a significant role in advancing modern long-haul travel on the continent.

Fleet Rarity

Ethiopian operates one of the largest A350 fleets in Africa, but the A350-900 itself is moderately common worldwide.

Record Flights

A350-900s regularly operate some of Ethiopian\'s longest routes, like Addis Ababa to North America and Asia.

Safety & Events

Ethiopian\'s A350 fleet is generally known for reliable operation with no major incidents.

Future Outlook

Active in scheduled service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

315-369 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14, ~85 EPNdB

Noise