Airbus A350-941

Leon 🇩🇪

14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900(A7-ALY) on final approach, showcasing the sleek carbon-composite jet's iconic wingtips.

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Aircraft

A350-941 A359

Qatar Airways standard livery

A7-ALY

Registration

Airline

Qatar Airways

QTR / QR

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great clean side-on capture; fade in the sky and watermark distract slightly, but aircraft and livery are crisp.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-1000 is the largest and most advanced member of the A350 XWB family, noted for its extensive use of composites and ultra-long range. Qatar Airways was the launch customer.

Fleet Rarity

Qatar Airways is one of few airlines to operate the A350-1000, but the type itself has less than 100 airframes in operation globally.

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long-haul routes such as Doha-Los Angeles, Doha-Auckland, and others.

Safety & Events

As of early 2024, Qatar Airways\' A350s were involved in a high-profile dispute with Airbus over fuselage surface degradation, resulting in a temporary grounding of some aircraft.

Future Outlook

Active in Qatar Airways\' fleet and expected to remain in frontline service for years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

910 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 440 max single class

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 standards (~85 dB on takeoff, varies by configuration)

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