Airbus A350-900

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A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 in the airline's new livery taxis under a clear sky, highlighting its efficient design and modern widebody presence.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Lufthansa 2018-present (new colors)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

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Bronze

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Clear view of the Lufthansa A350, but ground vehicles and clutter slightly distract from the clean lines of the aircraft.

Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

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Aviation History

The A350-900 is a modern long-haul twinjet, first delivered in 2014. Lufthansa was one of the earliest European adopters and highlights the 2018 brand livery.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates a sizable fleet of A350-900s, but compared to older types it is less common globally than A330s or 777-300ERs.

Record Flights

The A350-900 is regularly used for ultra-long-haul flights (e.g., Munich to Singapore, Frankfurt to Buenos Aires), but not the absolute longest commercial routes (reserved for the A350-900ULR).

Safety & Events

The A350 series has had no fatal accidents to date and a positive safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active in Lufthansa service as of 2024; more units being added to fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

900 km/h

Speed

300-350 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (<85 dB on approach)

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