Airbus A350-1000

AJWeiss10 🇺🇸

13 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 at the gate in front of the iconic control tower at New York JFK International Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Perfect timing!

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Aircraft

A350-1000 A35K

Etihad Airways standard livery

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Location

Ramp

John F. Kennedy International Airport · JFK/KJFK

40.6375, -73.7787

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

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Aviation History

One of the newest and most technologically advanced widebody aircraft, the A350-1000 represents Airbus\'s flagship twinjet and is a centerpiece of Etihad’s long-haul fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates a small A350-1000 fleet (ordered 5); globally there are about 80-100 active A350-1000s, making it relatively rare compared to other widebodies.

Record Flights

A350-1000s are used for some ultra-long-haul services, but not currently known for record-breaking flights like the A350-900ULR.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to Etihad’s A350-1000 fleet as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

This aircraft type is expected to remain in frontline service with major airlines for at least the next 15–20 years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

14,800 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (432 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, ~90 EPNdB (approach, typical)

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