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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 ET-BAW in special 80th anniversary livery, basking on the apron.

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Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines 80th Anniversary special livery

Airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 81.0

Love the dynamic angle and clear livery; some harsh backlighting reduces detail on the fuselage.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

Ethiopian Airlines is the first African carrier to operate the Airbus A350. This specific 80th anniversary-livery frame celebrates the airline\'s long history.

Fleet Rarity

A350-900 is relatively common globally, but Ethiopian has a modest fleet (less than 20).

Record Flights

Ethiopian A350-900s regularly fly ultra-long routes such as Addis Ababa to Toronto and Guangzhou.

Safety & Events

No major incidents recorded for this frame or fleet as of 2024.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, still in active service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximated at 85 dB, ICAO Chapter 14 compliant

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