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27 May 2026 · © Raid_nations02

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 prepares for departure, showcasing its sleek design and distinctive livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 27 May 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7i EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 81.0

Excellent sharpness and colors, but the runway sign dominates the foreground and distracts from the beautiful A350 profile.

Location

Orlando International Airport

MCO/KMCO

28.4294, -81.3090

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Orlando International Airport MCO

Insights

Aviation History

Virgin Atlantic is a launch customer of the A350-1000, one of the world\'s most advanced long-haul aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a small but growing fleet of A350-1000s (~9-10 aircraft as of 2024). Under 225 A350-1000s in service globally.

Record Flights

A350-1000 is used on Virgin\'s long-haul routes such as London-Los Angeles and London-Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specifically notable for Virgin Atlantic A350-1000s as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still flying, expected to be a fleet mainstay for the coming decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

16,100 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, 90-95 EPNdB (typical approach)

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