Airbus A350-900

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Lufthansa A350–900 taking off from Charlotte

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Lufthansa (new livery)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D7000 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Score: 69.0

Nice 3/4 rotation view but high noise and soft detail detract from an otherwise dynamic airport scene.

Location

Charlotte Airport overlook

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · CLT/KCLT

35.2140, -80.9431

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-900 is Airbus\'s latest long-haul widebody, flagshipped by leading airlines such as Lufthansa; it features advanced aerodynamics and composite materials.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates a significant A350-900 fleet, but the model is rare compared to older long-haul types.

Record Flights

The A350-900 is used for several ultra-long-haul routes worldwide, including Singapore-Newark (world\'s longest commercial flight by SQ at the ULR variant) and Lufthansa\'s own longest routes to the US and Asia.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record, no fatal accidents with the type as of 2024; occasionally involved in go-arounds and minor technical issues.

Future Outlook

Still flying, with continued deliveries expected. Type will be the backbone of Lufthansa\'s long-haul fleet in the coming decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

300-350 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

Typically ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, <85 dB at most benchmarks

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