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29 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Going on a limb here to say this beauty is going to Hong Kong.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 30 Mar 2026

Great photo 📸

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Cathay Pacific standard livery

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

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Location

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD

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Aviation History

The A350-1000 is the largest variant of the Airbus A350 family and among the most advanced long-haul widebodies, with advanced aerodynamics, materials, and systems. Cathay Pacific is a launch customer.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 80 A350-1000 aircraft worldwide (as of 2024). Cathay Pacific operates about a dozen.

Record Flights

The A350-1000 is used for some of the world’s longest flights, though not the absolute record-holder.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this type in Cathay Pacific service.

Future Outlook

Still flying – flagship of Cathay Pacific’s long-haul fleet.

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

366 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 m

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant – 87-89 dB on approach

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