Airbus delivered its 100th A350-1000 aircraft in August; the honor went to Qatar Airways

Airbus marked the delivery of its 100th A350-1000 aircraft with the handover of the jet, registered as A7-AOE, to Qatar Airways on August 13. The Middle Eastern carrier was also the launch customer for the A350-1000, receiving the very first unit on February 20, 2018.

According to Airbus, the A350-1000 fleet has now accumulated over 1.7 million flight hours, operating on more than 220 routes and transporting 59 million passengers globally.

The aircraft is a stretched version of the A350-900 and is typically configured with 375 to 400 seats, though it can accommodate up to 480 passengers in high-density layouts.

Measuring 73.78 meters in length, 64.75 meters in wingspan, and 17.08 meters in height, the A350-1000 is among the largest twin-engine widebody jets in service. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines and offers a maximum range of 9,000 nautical miles (16,700 kilometers).

The aircraft type is also the basis for the A350-1000 ULR, ordered by Qantas for the Sunrise Project, which will enable non-stop flights between southeastern Australia and destinations such as New York or London. In the market, the A350-1000’s main competitor is the Boeing 777X, which is scheduled to enter service in 2026.

As of August, Airbus had received 361 orders for the A350-1000 and delivered 101 units, with the 101st aircraft going to Etihad Airways.

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