Airbus A350-900

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 (B-18902) taxiing at an international airport, sporting the elegant standard livery featuring the plum blossom tail.

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Katl_spotter13 · 04 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Airlines standard livery

B-18902

Registration

Airline

China Airlines

CAL / CI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

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

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a state-of-the-art long-haul widebody introduced in 2014, featuring advanced aerodynamics, composite materials, and quiet Rolls-Royce engines. China Airlines is a significant operator in East Asia.

Fleet Rarity

China Airlines operates 14 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, out of more than 400 delivered worldwide to date (making the model not particularly rare globally).

Record Flights

A350-900s have been used for ultra-long-haul flights, including Europe to Asia nonstops; China Airlines employs the type primarily on high-demand intercontinental routes.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents reported for this specific frame B-18902.

Future Outlook

Still flying; the A350-900 is a next-generation, in-demand aircraft with a long future ahead.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

314 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx 85-88 dB at takeoff)

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