Airbus A350-900

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07 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 lifts off on a cloudy day, showing its elegant composite wing design.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Cathay Pacific standard livery

B-LQE

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, 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 Airbus A350-900 is one of the flagship long-haul aircraft for Cathay Pacific and a leading type in the new generation of efficient, composite long-haul airliners.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific operates a substantial A350 fleet; the type is not rare globally but is significant in Cathay’s modern fleet.

Record Flights

The A350-900 is notable for ultra-long-haul routes including Hong Kong to the US east coast. Cathay Pacific operates it on some of the world’s longest city pairs.

Safety & Events

The A350 fleet is regarded as among the quietest and most efficient; no major accidents have involved the model as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Actively flying, expected to remain in frontline service for 10 years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

315 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374 kN) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 (<85 dB takeoff)

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