Airbus A350-900

06 Jun 2026 · © Siliconserver

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 (D-AIXW) rotating for takeoff, showcasing efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and advanced winglets.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Lufthansa standard livery (current)

D-AIXW

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 93.0

Superb side-profile of the A350 on rotation; sharp details and faint heat haze add dynamism without distracting.

Location

Visitors hill

Munich Airport · MUC/EDDM

48.3555, 11.7733

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Munich Airport MUC

Airport

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Aviation History

Lufthansa was the launch customer in Europe for the A350-900, a new-generation fuel-efficient long-haul jet notable for its advanced design and reduced emissions.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates one of the world\'s largest A350 fleets; the A350-900 itself is moderately common among new long-haul aircraft.

Record Flights

Some Lufthansa A350s have performed repatriation and very long non-stop special flights during the pandemic, including 15 hour relief missions.

Safety & Events

Generally recognized for excellent safety and operational efficiency, the A350 fleet has had only minor technical delays in operation.

Future Outlook

Still flying; expected to remain in service for decades as a backbone of Lufthansa’s long-haul fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.80 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

910 kilometers per hour

Speed

314-350 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf per engine

Thrust

Approximately 85 dB; ICAO Chapter 14

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