Airbus A350-900

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Underbelly view of a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 (9M-MAD) on final approach, showing distinctive curved winglets.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Malaysia Airlines standard livery

9M-MAD

Registration

Airline

Malaysia Airlines

MAS / MH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

Dramatic underside angle; slight softness and overcast light hold it back. The cable bottom right distracts a bit.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a next-generation widebody airliner known for its advanced materials and fuel efficiency, operated by Cathay Pacific on long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific operates one of the world’s largest A350 fleets, making this aircraft somewhat common globally though less so than 777 or A330 types.

Record Flights

A350-900 is used on some of the world’s longest flights, including ultra-long-haul Asia-North America and Europe routes.

Safety & Events

A350-900s have had a generally safe operational history, with some notable non-fatal mechanical incidents in the type’s global fleet.

Future Outlook

Still active and an important part of the Cathay Pacific fleet; future fate is continued service for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

910 km/h

Speed

Between 300 and 350 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certificated ICAO Chapter 4; ~85 dB on takeoff in typical configuration

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