Airbus A350-900

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China Airlines Airbus A350-900 "Blue Magpie" special livery climbing out, showing elegant curved wingtips and unique hybrid colors.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Airlines special livery \"Blue Magpie\" / Airbus house hybrid

B-18918

Registration

Airline

China Airlines

CAL / CI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

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

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Gorgeous climb-out angle, vivid China Airlines livery pops against the clean sky—crisp detail on registration too!

Location

Millstream Lookout

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9551, 151.1940

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The A350-900 is a next-generation long-haul widebody, notable for its advanced composite structure and efficiency. China Airlines\' \"Blue Magpie\" livery is one of the most distinctive house colors for public appearances and showcases Airbus and China Airlines\' partnership.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful (around 15) of China Airlines A350s in a non-standard hybrid promotional livery.

Record Flights

Used by China Airlines on some of the longest transpacific nonstops, including Taipei to New York/JFK.

Safety & Events

This B-18918 frame was the 18th A350 delivered to China Airlines, used for promotional flights and often seen at airshows or special Airbus events.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying, often used for flagship routes.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

910 kilometers per hour

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant; -17 EPNdB cumulative margin

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