Airbus A350-900

01 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

This aircraft, ET-AYK, carries the 'Land of Origins' motif, representing Ethiopia’s branding campaign. The A350-900 is a key part of Ethiopian's ambitious long-haul expansion.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Ethiopian Airlines standard livery

ET-AYK

Registration

Airline

Ethiopian Airlines

ETH / ET

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-900 is a leading-edge long-haul widebody, first entering service in 2015. Ethiopian Airlines was the first African carrier to fly the A350.

Fleet Rarity

Ethiopian Airlines operates a mid-size A350 fleet relative to global operators.

Record Flights

Used on Addis Ababa-Paris, Addis Ababa-Beijing and other long-haul routes; sometimes deployed on special missions, including pandemic relief flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for ET-AYK. Ethiopian A350s have participated in repatriation and medical supply flights.

Future Outlook

As a new delivery (ET-AYK delivered ~2021), it is expected to fly for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Typical 2-class: 300–350 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

Noise

None. Identification is clear from the registration and distinct livery.