Airbus history made: the A350-1000 performs its successful maiden flight

On its maiden flight performed 24 November 2016, the A350-1000 demonstrated its efficiency and capabilities for the global customer base of this longest-fuselage member in Airbus’ A350 XWB jetliner family.

Measuring nearly 74 metres from nose to tail, the A350-1000 offers a maximum range of 7,950 nautical miles and is designed for high efficiency, maximum reliability and optimised performance, while offering passengers best-in-class comfort with its “Airspace by Airbus” cabin.