Airbus A350-900

19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A China Southern Airbus A350-900 (B-30AL) taxiing at a busy international airport, showing off the sleek lines and advanced winglets of one of Airbus's flagship long-haul jets.

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Siliconserver · 19 Apr 2026

Love this!

Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

A350-900 A359

China Southern Airlines standard livery

B-30AL

Registration

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

3 badges earned

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 Airbus A350-900 is a key new-generation long-haul twinjet, known for its advanced materials, fuel efficiency, and significant reduction in noise and emissions. China Southern is a major operator in Asia.

Fleet Rarity

China Southern operates a moderate-sized fleet of A350s; the A350-900 is common among current long-haul jets.

Record Flights

A350-900s are used on some of China Southern\'s longest international routes, such as Guangzhou to Los Angeles or Vancouver.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents associated with this particular frame.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024; likely to continue for years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

300–350 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

370–432 kN (83,000–97,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, <85 dB takeoff

Noise