Airbus A350-900

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Airlines standard livery

Airline

China Airlines

CAL / CI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

JK Imaging, Ltd. KODAK PIXPRO AZ425

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Clear side-on angle and good light, but softness in aircraft details and heavy sky space reduce impact.

Location

Terminal 3

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · PHX/KPHX

33.4364, -112.0080

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a state-of-the-art long-haul widebody aircraft featuring advanced composite materials and next-generation aerodynamics. China Airlines is a notable A350 operator in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fleet Rarity

China Airlines operates around a dozen A350-900 aircraft; the type is relatively popular globally.

Record Flights

The A350-900 has been used for ultra-long-haul routes, including flights of over 17 hours by other airlines; China Airlines has operated it on prestigious transpacific and Asia-Europe routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents notable for China Airlines A350; the model itself has an outstanding safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service and expected to remain a workhorse for China Airlines for years to come.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

905 km/h

Speed

300-350 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

370–432 kN (83,000–97,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 EPNdB on takeoff

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