Airbus A350
Airbus SAS
Details
The Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) is Airbus's newest and most advanced wide-body aircraft family, representing the future of long-haul aviation. Launched in 2004 (redesigned in 2006) and entering service in 2015, the A350 features extensive use of composite materials (53% of airframe), making it lighter and more fuel-efficient than previous generations. The family includes the A350-900 and A350-1000 variants, both powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. With a wider cabin than the Boeing 787, advanced aerodynamics, and 25% lower operating costs than aircraft it replaces, the A350 competes directly with the Boeing 777 and 787-10. Over 1,000 A350s have been ordered with 600+ delivered as of 2025.
Variants
Built
Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800
Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800
Passenger Capacity
52% of A380 maximum capacity
Crew
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing Area
Cabin Width
Cabin Height
Catalog Price
Base List Price
$317.4M USD
2018 catalog price
Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.
Engine Specifications
Engine Count
2×
Engine Model
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Thrust per Engine
374.0 kN(84079 lbf)
Fuel & Cargo
Fuel Capacity
138,000 L
Cargo Volume
162 m³
Production & History
Total Produced
627
Production Status
In production
Manufacturing Period
2011–present
First Flight
June 14, 2013
Entered Service
January 15, 2015
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