Airbus A350-900

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08 Jun 2026 · © Siliconserver

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 B-LXM at the gate in Munich, ready for another long-haul journey.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Cathay Pacific standard livery

B-LXM

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Excellent side-on profile of the Cathay A350; registration clear, but foreground tug and tail add slight distractions.

Location

Visitors hill

Munich Airport · MUC/EDDM

48.3555, 11.7733

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Munich Airport MUC

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Aviation History

The A350-900 is Airbus\'s advanced long-haul widebody, featuring composite materials and advanced aerodynamics, a flagship for many leading airlines including Cathay Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific operates a significant fleet (30 ) of A350-900s, making it a major user but the type is not rare globally.

Record Flights

Cathay Pacific\'s A350-900 fleet regularly flies ultra-long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, and Australia.

Safety & Events

The A350 has an excellent safety and reliability record, with no fatal accidents as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still active and likely to remain in service for many years due to fuel efficiency and demand for modern long-haul jets.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

325 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)

Thrust

Measured at 260 EPNdB, ICAO Chapter 4

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