Airbus A350-900

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 (VN-A891) rotates for takeoff, showing its elegant blended winglets and blue-gold livery.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Great angle!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Vietnam Airlines standard livery

VN-A891

Registration

Airline

Vietnam Airlines

HVN / VN

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The A350-900 is part of the latest generation of long-haul twinjet airliners, introducing advanced composite technology and improved efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Vietnam Airlines operates a moderate-sized A350 fleet; A350-900s are not rare globally but are significant in Vietnam\'s international network.

Record Flights

Used for some of the world’s longest nonstop flights, including routes between Vietnam and Europe or Australia.

Safety & Events

The A350-900 has an excellent safety record with no major incidents involving this model as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Active in service as of 2024, expected to remain in operation for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

905 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Up to 440 passengers (typical 3-class: 300-350 seats)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

Below ICAO Chapter 14 limits (varies, typically ~85 dB at takeoff at source)

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