Airbus A350-900

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17 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Delta's Airbus A350-900, one of the world's leading ultra-long-haul aircraft, captured in golden hour taxiing.

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Delta Air Lines standard livery

N523DN

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, 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

Insights

Aviation History

Delta was the first North American airline to operate the Airbus A350, which is one of the world\'s most advanced and efficient long-haul aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is one of the few U.S. airlines to operate the A350; fewer than 25 A350s in Delta\'s fleet as of 2024.

Record Flights

Delta operates the A350-900 on some of its longest transpacific and transatlantic routes, including ATL-ICN and DTW-ICN.

Safety & Events

As of now, this frame and model type have had an excellent safety record with minimal notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Actively flying, relatively new addition to Delta\'s fleet, expected to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

900 kilometers per hour

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf) each

Thrust

97-98 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 14 standard)

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