Airbus A350-900

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 N522DZ in the vibrant 'Team USA' livery for the Paris 2024 Olympics makes a dramatic statement on the runway.

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Delta Air Lines \'Team USA\' Special Livery

N522DZ

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 93.0

Gorgeous clean side-on A350, vibrant special livery pops under perfect golden-hour light—truly publication-worthy!

Location

Viewing area 2

Melbourne Airport · MEL/YMML

-37.6767, 144.8380

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Melbourne Airport MEL

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Aviation History

Delta was the first North American carrier to operate the A350-900, and this specific aircraft features a special livery painted for the 2024 Paris Olympics, promoting Team USA.

Fleet Rarity

Delta operates one of the largest A350 fleets in North America, but this livery is unique to N522DZ.

Record Flights

Delta A350-900s are used on long-haul transpacific and transatlantic routes, often including the longest flights in Delta\'s network.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this specific frame as of 2024. The livery is notable as a celebratory/marketing event.

Future Outlook

Active in passenger service. Expected to remain in fleet until late 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 m

Wingspan

66.8 m

Length

15,000 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

315 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 m

Height

374 kN (84,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC/1 (Takeoff), QC/0.5 (Landing), ICAO Chapter 14 compliant

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