This article provides a piece of information on why the Airbus A350 is the best wide-body aircraft in the Aviation Industry with a comparison between Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 787-10 and Air India A350 Deal.

What is Aircraft?

An aircraft is a vehicle that can fly in the air by using a lift generated by the wings of the aircraft to gain the lift aircraft uses an engine which can be single or multiple engines that creates a forward motion called the thrust which helps the aircraft to move forwards. Such as the Airbus A350 the best wide-body aircraft.

The most common types of aircraft or airliners based on the body are:

1. Narrow Body
2. Wide Body

Narrow body

The Narrow body is mainly used by airlines on short or medium-haul flights or for a domestic flight they offer one aisle seat with 6 passengers in a row. Most of the low-cost carriers used the Narrow body with one or two classes.

The Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 are one of the most famous narrow-body aircraft in the aviation industry used by airlines.

Wide Body

The wide-body aircraft was mainly used by airlines on medium or long-haul flights for international flights. Wide-body aircraft offered twin-aisle seats with 9-10 seats in single rows. They mostly have two or three classes.

The Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 are one of the most famous wide-body aircraft in the aviation industry used by airlines. and Airbus A350 xwb 1000 vs Boeing 787-10 is one of the trading topics.

Airbus A350 Features: A Deep Dive into Air Travel Evolution”

One of the most advanced and efficient wide-body aircraft manufactured by Airbus used by airlines for long-haul and also for Ultralong haul flights. The Airbus A350 family has four types of aircraft.

• A350-800
• A350-900
• A350-100
• A350f

The Airbus A350 entered into service in the year 2015 with Qatar Airways and by February 2023, 500 plus units were already manufactured by Airbus. The aircraft comes with some unique functions that make it one of the most advanced aircraft such as Fly by wire system, and a Head-up display (HUD) for the pilot it is one of the quietest cabins and with faster speed compared to Boeing 777 and airbus a330.

“Technological Triumph: The Fly-by-Wire System and Head-up Display in A350”

A- Fly-by-wire system.

Traditionally aircraft control systems used mechanical linkage systems nowadays also used by Boeing which works on cables and pulleys it is a kind of manual system but by wire system works on an electronic system that consists of joy sick where the pilot makes commands and will goes to Flight control computer which transfers the signal to servo valve from where the action will take place. It improves overall safety and increases convenience for the cockpit crew.

B- The Head-up Display (HUD)

The head-up display helps the crew to show important information sight to them without looking down at screens. During take-off and landing it provides information like Speed direction altitude of aircraft and angle of attack.

C- Most efficient one.

The Airbus A350 is the best wide-body aircraft that offers the most efficient aircraft in the market as it’s made of advanced material which is much lighter than aluminum but stronger than other aircraft materials. It used Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic. Aircraft aerodynamics also play a role the aircraft have winglets which are made by the inspiration of birds’ wings which helps in reducing drag and increasing lift.

The aircraft is powered with Royce Trent XWB engines which play a major role in making this aircraft smooth and efficient the engines are made for lower fuel consumption with the best reliability and also the bypass ratios of engines are high which makes the aircraft quietest for long flights and perfect fit for long haul flights. The Airbus A350 burns approx. 9 -10 percent less fuel than Boeing 787.

The Success Saga of Airbus A350: Safety, Comfort, and Technological Prowess

Airbus has done a lot of research on the A350 and made the a350 the best wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights the aircraft has a flat cabin floor and straight side walls that help in providing more leg and side room to passengers compared to other aircraft. The aircraft also offers best-in-class Mood cabin lighting inside the cabin that allows for reducing jet lag and makes the cabin beautiful. The aircraft also allows airlines to use inflight entertainment sites up to 12 inches in economy class.

The above are a few reasons why the Airbus A350 is the best wide-body aircraft.

Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 787-10

	Airbus A350-1000	Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
First Flight	14th June 2013	15th December 2009
Type of Aircraft	Wide-Body	Wide-Body
Max Seating Capacity	480	440
Wingspan	64.75m	60.28m
Fuel Capacity	124651 Kgs	101456 Kgs
Range	15600 km	11910 Km
Max Altitude	41450 Feet’s	43000 Feet’s
Cost per Unit	355.7 million Dollars (This is approx cost)	338.4 million Dollars (This is approx cost)
Order/Deliveries	163/69	189/75

Let’s compare both points to point Airbus A350 xwb 1000 vs Boeing 787-10

A- Seating Capacity

The max capacity of the A350-1000 is 480 and for Boeing 787-10 is 440 this is due to the A350 offering a flat cabin and straight side walls which allow more space. But this will depend on how Airlines configure their Aircraft. But the A350-1000 has a lead over Boeing 787-10 in comparison to the A350 vs B787.

B- Range

In a comparison of the A350 vs B787 Max range of Both Aircraft., Airbus has a huge advantage over Boeing as it offers 15600 km of max range. In contrast, Boeing offers only 11910km which gives Airbus an advantage over Boeing and makes it the best choice of airline to operate ultra-long-haul flights.

C- Prices

The cost of both aircraft is the key factor that will play a huge role for airlines to choose from both of the aircraft as Airlines will invest in the product where they get the best product at the right price Here Boeing has a price advantage over Airbus as Boeing is cheaper than Airbus.

Cost per Unit

355.7 million Dollars (This is approx cost)

338.4 million Dollars (This is approx cost)

Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787 Comfort

Both the aircraft Airbus a350 XWB 1000 and Boeing 787-10 comfort provide the best-in-class comfort for long-haul flights but the A350 has some advantages over Boeing 787 The A350 has a slight wall around the aircraft that provides more space inside the cabin and the most beautiful ambient lighting.

Both Aircraft have their pros and cons it depends on what airlines want from their Aircraft if they want to pay less then Boeing is the perfect option but if they want more range then Airbus is the correct option.

“Electronically Dimmable Windows: A New Era in Airbus A350 Luxury”

In the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show Airbus showcased its plan to introduce the Airbus A350 with Dimmable Windows that we have already seen in the Boeing 787. This technology is called Electronically dimmable windows which is a new technology that eliminates the use of Windows shades and gives the option to passengers to dim their windows according to their needs.

The electronically dimmable windows are designed by the Gentex Corporation, and they are upgrading their technology with darker windows that can eliminate 99.99% of light and also increase the speed of transition allowing increasing air condition efficiency.

STARLUX Airlines will be the first customer of have to get Airbus A350 with electronic dimmable Windows.  As per the news, Lufthansa Airlines’ Airbus major customer is not interested in the Dimmable Windows program as they canceled some orders and also opted out for the electronically dimmable windows.

The electronic dimming windows have some issues in Boeing 787 the speed of dimming is slow and also at peak dark mode the light passes the windows also cabin crew has control of the windows and sometimes even blocks the windows.

“Air India A350 Deal: Rolls-Royce Engines and Long-Haul Efficiency”

Recently Airbus A350 Air India deal order Powered by Rolls-Royce Engine This happened after 13 years that Indian airlines used Rolls-Royce engines last time Jet Airways placed an order for Airbus A330 with Rolls-Royce engines in 2010 Air India.

The Airbus A350 Air India deal of 470 aircraft included narrow and wide-body aircraft of Boeing and Airbus. The deal included Airbus A350 which will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. As the Indian market is dominated by Low-Cost carriers such as Indigo Airlines, they use Narrow-body aircraft such as Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, and Rolls-Royce does not make engines for them but huge orders of Wide-body aircraft.

Air India ordered an A350-900 variant of the 350 Family. Out of the total order, 6 aircraft will be delivered this year as this aircraft is made for Aeroflot and Russian airlines but due to European Union restrictions on Russia, airbus will deliver this aircraft to Air India. The Seat configuration will not be modified as per Air India as this process will take time so they will use the same Aircraft. The same Aircraft will be repainted in Air India livery and the remaining aircraft start coming by 2025.

As per the news, Air India will get the delivery of Airbus A350 this year. This aircraft is manufactured for Russian airlines but it will be taken over by Air India by changing the aircraft in their livery only and as per news airbus will deliver them this year.

The A350 will give a boost to Air India Long long-haul flight networks as Air India is using Boeing 777 for long-haul flights which are too old and not as efficient as the new A350 which will decrease their operational cost.

On 23 December 2023, the day came when India’s first Airbus A350-900 landed at Delhi airport with a grand welcome and water cannon salute. Stating the new Era of Indian Aviation and Air India. For All Indian Aviation Fans, Airindia officials said that A350 will be used in domestic flights for a while after that for international routes

also, to complete with Indigo Airlines

Variants of Airbus A350

Airbus A350 has four variants including Cargo aircraft.

1. 1-350-1000
2. 2-350-900
3. 3-350-800
4. 4-350f
5. 5- Airbus A350-900ULR

A- Airbus A350-1000 the longest of A350 family

The Airbus A350-1000 provided range capability to airlines in 2011 with a range of over 16000 Km a length of 73.8 meters a wingspan of 64.75m and an increased passenger carrying capacity of up to 480 passengers (in single configuration). The first flight of the A350-1000 was on 24th February 2018 on a Qatar Airways flight to London Heathrow (LHR). Airbus Received around 163 orders of the aircraft out of which 69 have been delivered.

B- The Airbus A350-900 is the most popular one.

Airbus Introduced the A350 family with A350-900 with a range of over 15000 km a length of 66.80m with a wingspan of 64.75m. The aircraft has a max passenger capacity of up to 440 passengers (in a single configuration). The A350-900 has one more variant 900url with an ultra-long range of more than 17500 km and can fly up to 20 hrs non-stop. The aircraft entered into service with Qatar Airways flight. Thill now over 436 A350-900S are in service Largest operator Singapore Airlines

C- Airbus A350-800 never reached the market.

Airbus has planned three variants of the Airbus A350, but the Airbus A350-800 never came to the aviation market only 900/1000 have been produced for deliveries and even the A350-800 has not gone into the production phase. Airbus has planned to make the A350-800 the shortest version of the A350 family with a length of 60.45m and capacity of over 270 passengers and a planned range of approx. 15000 km.

D- Airbus A350F the freighter version

In 2021 Airbus launched the A350F freighter version to the world and this will be the Second freighter offered by Airbus after the A330F. till now airbus has received around 39 orders of A350 f which include Air France, and Etihad Airways.

To summarize in a nutshell the Airbus A350 is one the best and most advanced aircraft in the aviation industry with long-range capability and best-in-class features for the best passenger comfort and the biggest competitor of Boeing 787.

D- Airbus A350-900ULR with longest range

The Airbus A350-900ULR offers a range of over 18,000 kilometers with a capability of flying for 19 hours non-stop which is the highest of its kind and longest an airline can fly. The difference between Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A350-900ULR is that the max take of weight of ULR is more than 900 and the flue capacity has been increased to 165,000L which was 141,000L in the Airbus A350-900. To extant the range airbus has also extended the Winglets to increase the overall efficiency of the aircraft.

The Airbus A350-900ULR made its first flight in 2018 and later Singapore Airlines became the first customer to use the Airbus A350-900ULR and started the flight from Singapore Changi Airport to New york City Airport. Flowed by the world’s longest flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Newark Liberty Internal Airport.

The Airbus A350-900ULR costs more than the Airbus A350-900 by approx. 2 million dollars. That is one reason why its sales are less than A350-900 as this extra-long range will not be used by many airlines making it more expensive.

“Airbus A350: A Flawless Safety Record and Technological Brilliance”

Till 31st March 2023, there no accidents and incidents reported of A350. That’s why it’s one of the safest aircraft in the world.

Recently A350 used by Japan airlines had an accident but all crew member and passenger onboard are safe

Saudi man accidentally buys Airbus A350.

A man living in Saudi man accidentally buys an Airbus A350. As per the man he is looking to buy some gifts for his children’s birthday. He is looking for the scale model of the aircraft but ends up buying two Airbus A350. His son aviation lover and enthusiast.

As men were unable to understand English while ordering the aircraft they asked him about the Exterior and interior. However, he was a bit confused about why the scale model needed all this information. The order price was over 329 million euros and he had paid it with his American Express card.

After a few months, Airbus called him that his Aircraft was ready for delivery and asked him how you would take the delivery or who would be the pilot. that time he realized that he made a million-dollar mistakes and bought a brand-new aircraft.

But is takes the aircraft and gifts one aircraft to his cousin. This is how a Saudi man accidentally buys an Airbus A350.

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Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787

The max capacity of the A350-1000 is 480 and for Boeing 787-10 is 440 this is due to A350 offering a flat cabin and straight side walls which allow more space. But this will depend on how Airlines configure their Aircraft. But A350-1000 has a lead over Boeing 787-10.

Which is best Wide body Aircraft in Aviation

The Airbus A350 enter into service in the year 2015 with Qatar airways and by the month of February 2023, 500 plus units are already manufactured by airbus. The aircraft comes with some unique functions which make it one of the most advanced aircraft such as Fly by wire system, and a Head-up display (HUD) for the pilot it is one of the quiet cabins and with faster speed compared to Boeing 777 and airbus a330.

Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787

Both the aircraft Airbus a350 XWB 1000 vs Boeing 787-10 comfort provides the best-in-class comfort for long haul flights but A350 have some advantage over Boeing 787 that A350 have slight wall around the aircraft that provide more space inside the cabin and also the most beautiful ambient lighting.

Both Aircraft have their pros and cons it depends on what airlines want from their Aircraft if they want to pay less then Boeing is the perfect option but if they want more range then Airbus, is the correct option.

 

Airbus A350 Air India deal

Recently Airbus A350 air India deal order Powered by Rolls-Royce Engine this happened after 13 years that Indian airlines will use Rolls-Royce engines last time jet airways placed an order for Airbus A330 with Rolls-Royce engines in 2010 now Air India has ordered.

Accidents and incidents of A350

Till 31st March 2023, there no accidents and incidents report of A350. Thats why it's one of the safest aircraft in the world.