Airbus A350-900

23 Jul 2026 · © Cameron P

CI51 taxing to the gates at YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) after landing on Runway 34R from Taipei. 20/07/26

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Siliconserver · 23 Jul 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

Standard China Airlines livery (plum blossom tail)

B-18902

Registration

Airline

China Airlines

CAL / CI

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 90.0

Superb A350 profile—sharp details, clean light, but fence at bottom slightly detracts from an otherwise top-tier shot.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A350-900 is a next-generation, long-haul, twin-engine widebody introduced by Airbus in 2014, significant for combining long range, fuel efficiency, and a quiet, comfortable cabin. China Airlines operates a modern A350 fleet for flagship international routes.

Fleet Rarity

China Airlines operates 15 A350-900s as of 2024; globally, the A350-900 fleet size is over 400 airframes, so it is common but not ubiquitous.

Record Flights

This type is commonly used on ultra-long-haul nonstops such as Taipei-Amsterdam and Taipei-Vienna.

Safety & Events

No major accidents involving China Airlines A350s as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still flying; the China Airlines A350 fleet is relatively new and will remain in service for years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.80 meters

Length

15,000 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

325 passengers (typical 3-class, varies by airline)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (exact dB varies by test point)

Noise