Airbus A350-900

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A Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350-900 featuring the new SAS livery at the gate, ready for its next long-haul journey.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A350-900

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) new livery with special colors

Airline

SAS

SAS / SK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Airport Explorer

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Photo grade

Score: 56.0

Obstructions and poles block the SAS A350, and the image is quite soft; livery colors stand out despite muted lighting.

Location

Terminal 3 Chicago O’Hare

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

One of SAS\'s new generation long-haul flagships, pivotal in Scandinavian Airlines\' fleet modernization for ultra-long haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

SAS operates a small but growing fleet of Airbus A350-900s; model is common among global carriers but less so in Scandinavia.

Record Flights

SAS A350s operate some of the airline\'s longest direct routes, such as Copenhagen to Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable; no major incidents involving SAS A350s to date.

Future Outlook

Active and central to SAS\'s international long-haul fleet; expected to remain in service for at least another decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

300-350 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374 kN) per engine

Thrust

Certificated to ICAO Chapter 14; typical takeoff ~90 dB at close range

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