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08 Apr 2026 · © CSPhotography

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Aircraft

A350-1041 (A350-1000) A35K

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

Manufacturer

Gear

Iphone 17 pro max

Achievements

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Location

Edinburgh Airport

EDI/EGPH

55.9536, -3.3553

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Edinburgh Airport EDI

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-1000 is the largest variant of the Airbus A350 family, known for fuel efficiency and being a flagship for several international carriers, including Virgin Atlantic.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a small fleet of A350-1000s (~8 as of early 2024). The A350-1000 itself has under 200 airframes in active service worldwide.

Record Flights

Often deployed on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes such as London to Los Angeles or Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving Virgin Atlantic A350-1000s as of 2024.

Future Outlook

In active service; modern type expected to serve for at least another decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

16,100 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 (compliant), ~85 dB on approach

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