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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 'G-VRAY' on final approach, seen from below with gear down.

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Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 75.0

Dramatic underside angle with extended gear, but slight blur and cable bottom-right distract.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A350-1000 is one of Airbus\'s flagship ultra-long-haul widebodies, notable for its advanced composites, quiet engines, and extended range. Virgin Atlantic was a launch customer for this type.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a small A350-1000 fleet; the global fleet is under 150 as of 2024, making it relatively rare.

Record Flights

A350-1000s operate some of the world\'s longest scheduled flights, including London-Los Angeles and London-Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major or fatal accidents involving the A350-1000 as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active service and expected to fly for at least another decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

14,800 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

410 passengers (typical 3-class, up to 480 max)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx 89 dB on takeoff)

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