Airbus A350-900

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Fiji Airways Airbus A350-900 (DQ-FAN) taxiing, showing off its elegant Fijian livery and distinctive A350 winglets.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Fiji Airways standard livery

DQ-FAN

Registration

Airline

Fiji Airways

FJI / FJ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Rare Bird, 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 Airbus A350-900 is a next-generation, long-haul, wide-body airliner featuring advanced composite materials and highly efficient engines; it is a flagship for many international airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Fiji Airways operates a small fleet of A350s (currently fewer than 5), making them relatively rare in this airline\'s fleet, but the A350-900 is increasingly common worldwide.

Record Flights

The A350-900 has operated some of the world\'s longest commercial flights, including Singapore-Newark and Qantas\' Project Sunrise test flights (in ULTR configuration). Fiji Airways uses it on key transpacific and Asia routes.

Safety & Events

No major accidents or hull losses for the A350-900; the type is known for its safety and reliability.

Future Outlook

Still flying; the A350 family is expected to serve for decades.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

325 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (~85 dB at takeoff sideline)

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