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01 Apr 2026 · © J.Purcell

Cathay Pacific A350-1041 on Final into LHR 27R

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Aircraft

Cathay Pacific standard livery

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL · Runway 27R

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-1000 is Airbus\' latest and largest twin-engine long-haul jet, key for ultra-long-range travel; Cathay Pacific is one of its early prominent operators.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 100 A350-1000s flying worldwide; rare compared to more common widebodies.

Record Flights

Used for some of the world\'s longest commercial flights, including Hong Kong to New York and other major intercontinental routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable type; no major accidents involving A350-1000s to date (as of 2024).

Future Outlook

Actively flying, a backbone of Cathay Pacific’s long-haul fleet; expected to fly for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

73.79 m

Length

16,100 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 m

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 standards (typ. 85-95 dB depending on phase)

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