Airbus A350-1000

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 parked at dusk, a new-generation widebody twinjet renowned for efficiency and range.

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Aircraft

A350-1000 A359

Etihad Airways standard livery

A6-XWN

Registration

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, 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

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Aviation History

The A350-1000 is the largest variant of the Airbus A350 family, noted for its advanced aerodynamics, carbon-fiber fuselage, fuel efficiency, and a long-range capability. Etihad added these to its fleet in 2022 as part of modernization.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad has a small fleet of A350-1000s (less than 10 as of 2024); fewer than 150 A350-1000s are in airline service worldwide.

Record Flights

Operates long-haul routes for Etihad; A350 family is known for Singapore-NYC world\'s longest commercial flights (A350-900ULR, not -1000).

Safety & Events

No major incidents noted for Etihad\'s A350-1000 as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

New, still in active service on flagship routes.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

14,800 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

369 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (432 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant; approx. 85 dB takeoff at 2,000 ft

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