Airbus A350-1000

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 B-LRJ in a stunning retro 'green stripe' livery for the airline's 80th anniversary, captured on final approach.

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Aircraft

A350-1000 A35K

Cathay Pacific 80th Anniversary Special Retro Livery

B-LRJ

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Dramatic low angle and full aircraft, but underexposed belly hides livery details.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

One of only a handful of A350-1000s in world service and unique for its Cathay Pacific retro livery marking the airline\'s 80th anniversary.

Fleet Rarity

B-LRJ is one of less than 20 A350-1000s in Cathay Pacific\'s fleet, and is unique for its retro livery.

Record Flights

The A350-1000 is commonly used on ultra-long-haul flights between Hong Kong and Europe, North America, and Australia.

Safety & Events

No major incidents associated with this specific airframe. The retro livery is notable for anniversary celebrations.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, still in active long-haul service with Cathay Pacific.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

16,100 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

369 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

316,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

Approximated: 89 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 standards)

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