Airbus A350-900

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A China Southern Airlines Airbus A350-900 taxis on a rainy day, showcasing its distinctive cockpit windows and modern winglets.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Nice one!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Southern Airlines standard livery

B-30FO

Registration

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a flagship next-generation long-haul widebody used by major airlines worldwide. China Southern is one of the few large Chinese operators of the A350.

Fleet Rarity

China Southern operates a moderately sized fleet of A350-900s. This aircraft is common among international widebody fleets.

Record Flights

The A350-900 has been used for several very long flights, including Singapore-Newark (ULR variant). China Southern operates it on high-profile international routes.

Safety & Events

The A350 family has an excellent safety record and is noted for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Future Outlook

The aircraft is in active service and expected to remain in front-line use for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

900 km/h

Speed

315-369 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14, approx 85-89 dB on approach

Noise