Airbus A350-900

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Landing on25 at Newcastle airport A350-900 emirates

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Emirates

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon 2000D 55mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Great low-angle capture, but the aircraft is a bit underexposed and faces shadow from the cloudy sky.

Location

Newcastle International Airport

NCL/EGNT · Runway 25

55.0380, -1.6896

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Newcastle International Airport NCL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

A350-900 is among the newest generation ultra-long-range, fuel-efficient wide-body airliners; Emirates is one of its most recent major customers (deliveries began mid-2020s).

Fleet Rarity

As of 2024, Emirates operations of the A350-900 are new but expected to grow (initial deliveries, not yet a rare frame).

Record Flights

Can operate some of the world\'s longest commercial routes, similar to Qantas\' Project Sunrise A350-1000s.

Safety & Events

No major incidents are associated with Emirates\' A350 fleet as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Active, newly delivered to Emirates; expected to remain in service for two decades.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

300-350 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 (airframe/engine dependent, typically 85-90 dB in major noise-certifying points)

Noise