The Airbus A350 is a state-of-the-art aircraft with an excellent track record at Air France, where it has rapidly become a favorite among passengers and crew since its entry into service in 2019.
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has finalised the specifications for its A350-900 passenger cabins, ahead of the scheduled delivery of the aircraft from 2025 onwards. The airline has shared its seat count, aisle dimensions, and toilet and galley plans.
On 15 January 2015, the initial A350-900 entered service with Qatar Airways, followed by the A350-1000 on 24 February 2018 with the same launch customer. As of October 2023, Singapore Airlines is the largest operator with 63 A350-900 aircraft in its fleet.
The 777-9 measures 251 ft 8 in (76.72 m) in length, compared with 242 ft 1 in (73.78 m) for the A350-1000. With its folding wingtips, its wingspan is much larger too – at 238 ft 10 in (72.80 m), it has more than 20 feet on the A350.
The A350 XWB is Airbus' shiny, sexy twin-engined plane, built with combination of carbon composites, titanium and aluminium. It's powered by two ultra-quiet Rolls Royce engines. Its 'extra-wide' cabin is designed to make passengers feel as comfortable one can without flying in a private jet.
Overall, the Airbus A350 is a great aircraft for airline pilots, with a number of advantages and disadvantages. According to Commercial Pilot, the aircraft is incredibly fuel-efficient, has a spacious flight deck, and is equipped with advanced systems that reduce pilot workload.
Cracks in the painted surface exposed gaps in a sublayer of A350 lightning protection, prompting its regulator to ground 29 of the jets. Airbus, based in Toulouse, France, has acknowledged quality flaws but insisted the jets are safe.
The aircraft incorporates advanced noise reduction technologies and sound-insulating materials to minimize engine noise and vibrations. The result is an overall remarkably quiet cabin environment.
The Dreamliner is slightly longer while the A350 is slightly wider, although both jets have identical maximum passenger capacities. In terms of performance, the A350 is ultimately a heavier aircraft with more fuel capacity and more powerful engines.
The Airbus A350 XWB, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Bombardier Global 7500 are among the best planes to fly on, offering exceptional comfort, advanced amenities, and cutting-edge technology.
Currently, the world's biggest international airline has on order 50 A350-900s, 30 787-9s and 115 Boeing 777Xs. The airline operates 119 A380s, 123 Boeing 777-300ERs and 10 Boeing 777-200LRs. The 777X aircraft will replace the A380s, while the A350s and 787s will eventually replace the 777s.