A350 900 Singapore Airlines cabin diagram. Airbus A350 aircraft: interior layout, characteristics and reviews

07.11.2019

The article gives Short story development and implementation of the Airbus A350 and its main modifications, technical characteristics are listed, and the layout of cabins by class is presented.

Introduction

Fierce competition between the largest airliner manufacturers forces them not so much to improve the interior design of aircraft, but to use the latest materials and technologies, and take care of fuel economy. The Airbus A350 is considered a successful response to the application and appearance of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new aircraft of the French company (Airbus) began flying about 3 years ago.

The following features of the aircraft attracted the attention of potential buyers:

presence of two engines;
new swept wing;
the ability to fly long distances and stay in the air for up to 19 hours;
the use of carbon fiber and other modern materials;
expanded fuselage and comfortable cabin for passengers;
increased luggage compartment.

Today, about 40 countries are customers of the new aircraft. Among them are Middle Eastern airlines Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad-Airbus, European ones - Lufthansa (25 aircraft), Aeroflot (22), Finnair, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Asian Vietnam Airlines and many others.

The characteristics, diagram, history of the Airbus A350 aircraft are discussed in detail below.

A350 versions

Initially, three modifications were planned with indices −800, −900, −1000.

The first of these, in 2014, was the A350-900. It can accommodate 314 passengers and can carry them 15,000 km. According to Airbus, the A350-900, compared to the Boeing 777-200ER, is 30% more economical per seat, has a 25% reduction in operating costs and hourly fuel consumption - 5800 kg/hour versus 6700 kg/hour for the Boeing.

This model became the basis for the transport and long-haul aircraft of the A350 line.

The A350-800 airliner project was designed for a flight range of over 15,000 (15,700) km and the carriage of 270 passengers. The start of operation was also announced for 2014, but in September of the same year it was decided to close this version in favor of the existing similar development of the A330neo.

The appearance of the A350-1000 was announced for 2015, then postponed to 2017. The public was able to evaluate it for the first time in July 2016 at the manufacturing plant in Blagnac (France). And a few months later - on November 24 of the same year - the airliner took off for the first time from the corporation’s airfield in Toulouse. The model's capacity is 350–366 passengers, the maximum flight distance is 14,800 km. Differences from the A350-800/900 model:

increased wing area by 4%;
three-axle main landing gear (like the Boeing 777).

The aircraft will compete with Boeing 777-300ER and 777X. It is intended to replace the A340-600 in the Airbus line.

In each of these modifications, passenger comfort is ranked into 2–3 classes.

Interesting! 16 aircraft of modification -800 were ordered, -900 - 599, -1000 - 211, in total - 826 (as of June 2017).

For countries with hot climates and high-altitude airfields (the so-called “hot and high”), special versions are provided.

By order Singapore Airlines 7 will be created passenger aircraft modifications of the A350ULR (Ultra Long Range) between Singapore and megacities East Coast USA (New York, etc.). Capacity - 170 people. 165 tons of fuel and 280 tons of take-off weight will allow you to stay in the air for 19 hours.

ACJ350 is a small corporate jet for 30 passengers with a flight range of 20,000 km.

The goal of the A350-941 and A350-900R versions is to increase the number of passenger seats and flight distance. For the modification of the A350-900R, an increase in engine thrust and take-off weight (up to 308 tons) is provided; accordingly, the amount of fuel will increase, and the flight distance will increase by another one and a half thousand km.

A350-900F is a cargo modification designed to transport cargo up to 92 tons and a range of 9300 km.

Layout of the passenger cabin of the Airbus A350

The wide cabin accommodates 9 seats for passengers in one row.

The cabin of the A350 is wider than the A330 and Boeing 787. But the A 350 aircraft could not bypass the cabin of the 777 - it is 27 cm wider than the Airbus.

Airlines usually provide 2, or less often 3, comfort zones for passengers on Airbus A350 aircraft: business, economy and premium economy.

Economy class

The economy class cabin follows the business cabin. The numbering of its seats begins with 13th and ends with 41st (with a 2-class layout). Seats are arranged 3 in a row in a 3-3-3 pattern. Sufficient comfort is provided by:

two aisles between seats;
soft chairs with armrests, recline back to a certain angle;
standard distance between seats (80 cm);
wide selection of dishes and drinks, incl. additional.

Seats in the 13th row are suitable for passengers with small children - they are equipped with special devices for infants. Here also more space for legs, there are no front passengers or reclined seats. This is where the distribution of food and drinks begins.

Comfortable are two seats in the 14th row with the letters C and G and the seats in the 26th row of the second section (see diagram) - there are also no people sitting in front.

Calmness and complete comfort should not be expected on the seats in rows 25, 40, 41 - they are located close to the toilet rooms and utility rooms. And people with a weak vestibular system are not recommended to buy tickets for the 41st row - due to the limited view in the windows, they may feel dizzy.

Business Class

The best seats are at the bow of the ship. On an Airbus, these 48 seats are located in rows 1 to 12 with two aisles.

For passenger comfort we offer:

priority right to board;
two wide aisles between rows;
soft and comfortable seats, which in some Airbus models fold out like beds;
convenient seating arrangement - “1-2-1”;
each chair is placed at an angle, which increases free legroom;
exquisite food and wine menu;
multimedia leisure system and Wi-Fi.

However, seats in rows 1 and 12 are the most troublesome among business class seats, because located near utility rooms and toilets, the area near them is also illuminated at night.

Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines use a division into 3 classes: in addition to business and economy, premium economy is distinguished. Special panels separate seats 20–21 from the economy zone; here both the seats themselves and the distance between them are slightly wider. Passengers are allowed to carry more luggage, and almost “business” quality meals are offered during the flight.

Main characteristics

The newest material, carbon fiber, was first used to manufacture the fuselage and wing of the A350 aircraft.

The main technical characteristics of the aircraft are presented in the table.

№	Specifications	Airbus A350-800	Airbus A350-900	Airbus A350-1000
1	Passenger capacity (persons)	270 (3 classes), 312 (2 classes)	314 (3 classes), 366 (2 classes)	350 (3 classes), 412 (2 classes)
2	Length (meter)	60,54	66,89	73,88
3	Practical ceiling (meter)	13100	13100	13100
4	Maximum amount of fuel (liter)	138000	138000	156000
6	Engine thrust (kN)	337 kH	374 kH	414 kH
6	Maximum speed	945 km/h, at an altitude of 12,190 m	945 km/h, at an altitude of 12,190 m	945 km/h, at an altitude of 12,190 m
7	Cruising speed (km/h)		903-905 km/h, at an altitude of 12,190 m	903-905 km/h, at an altitude of 12,190 m
8	Cabin width (meter)	5,61	5,61	5,61
9	Height (meter)	17,1	17,1	17,1
10	Fuselage width (meter)	5,96	5,96	5,96
11	Maximum take-off weight (ton)	248	268	295–298
12	Maximum landing weight (ton)			225

Design features

The design of the aircraft primarily determines its weight and operating cost. The use of the latest composite materials (52% of the aircraft weight), aluminum (20%), titanium (14%), steel (7%) in the A350 helped reduce weight (per passenger) by 14% and cost by 10%. operation compared to the similar Boeing 787 aircraft. This main competitor also uses composites (50%), aluminum (20%), titanium (15%), steel (10%), and other materials (5%).

The latest materials have made it possible to create the largest wing (among those developed for single-deck liners). Its characteristics are:

area - 443 m²;
span - 64.8 m, which is 4.5 m greater than the wing span of the A330 and the original A350 model, and slightly overlaps the wing size of the Boeing 777-200LR/777-300ER;
sweep - 31.9°, which directly affects the increase in speed;
saber-shaped wing tips curved upward on the last 4.4 m, which is original to the Airbus line;
development and application of new mechanisms.

Interesting! To improve aerodynamic performance, the configuration of the wings and their tips was tested in low- and high-speed wind tunnels (about 4000 hours), and the A350 designer also applied computational fluid dynamics.

The power plant is the Trent XWB family, which is used in all modifications, consists of two engines, fans, and is equipped with auxiliary power plant and a Hamilton Sundstrand aircraft turbine, which in the event of an accident will be able to provide 100 kVA of power, increasing flight safety.

History of creation

The emergence of the Airbus A350 is due to competition with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner project. In the announcement of this relatively new aircraft, Boeing announced a reduction in operating costs. This could seriously displace the Airbus A330 in the aviation market. However, at first the French company Airbus doubted the ability of competitors to beat its new A330 aircraft. But at the insistence of air carriers, it began developing a new version of this aircraft (its unofficial name is “A330-200Lite”).

The competition was based on the following characteristics:

fuel economy (Boeing stated that the 787 model will reduce fuel consumption by 20%);
improving aerodynamics;
improvement of engines.

The initial version in 2004 radically changed the design, which did not suit the airline. And having significantly increased funding (up to 4 billion euros), the corporation began designing and implementing a practically new airliner, the A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body).

The Airbus 350 prototype first took to the skies on June 14, 2013 in Toulouse-Blagnac, France. The type certificate was issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency for the A350-900 variant with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines on September 30, 2014. Entry into service was scheduled for summer 2014.

The first commercial flight from Qatar to Germany (Doha-Frankfurt) was made in 2015. The following year, the aircraft were operated by 10 air carriers. The longest flight was also made, a distance of 11,330 km, which took 14 hours - from Adelaide in the south of Australia to Doha.

The first A350-1000 was assembled in 2016 and took off in November. Start of operation - 2017

To create the A350, Airbus built 10 new factories in Western Europe(Lufthansa in Germany, etc.) and the USA, and the existing sites were expanded. The plan from 2018 is to release 10 aircraft every month. Innovations were also introduced into the production process, which reduced assembly time.

Cost of different models

Depending on the versions, the cost of the airliner varies (as of 2014) from 260.9 and 295.2 to 340.7 million dollars.

News / modernization / prospects

The new Airbus A350 has taken a leading position in its class. How will Boeing respond? It was her aircraft of the 787 modification that beat Airbus - by technical specifications, savings and comparatively low cost of maintenance. It is not surprising that the demand for it is increasing. The developers probably already have some ideas.

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The Airbus A350 has recently entered service with Qatar Airways: the Airbus A350 XWB began operating commercial flights in the Qatar Airways fleet in 2015.
Now my interest in this aircraft is probably clear: I want to experience something that others have not yet experienced and write my review.
That's why I flew to Qatar via Singapore.

Airbus A350 Qatar Airways

If the most big park A380 aircraft from Emirates, the largest fleet of new A350s is from Qatar, which 7 years ago placed an order with Airbus Industry for 80 aircraft and at the end of 2014 received the first A350
So far, Qatar Airways' Airbus A350 aircraft fly from Doha to several destinations: Dubai, Singapore, Frankfurt, Munich, Philadelphia, NY and Adelaide.
Flight numbers can be viewed

In my review, I will consider the new A350 in comparison with its main competitor - the Boeing B787 Dreamliner, which appeared before and has been flying commercial flights for more than 5 years.
I rely on memories from my review six months ago about

Business class A350

Completely missed my review of the business class cabin.
I’ll start my review of the business class cabin of the new A350 XWB of Qatar Airwais with the fact that the safety instructions in the individual waste paper pocket on board the aircraft are entitled: Airbus A350-900

Boarding on the A350 in Doha was through two doors: in the nose (past the open door to the cockpit) and in the “bar” area of the business class cabin.
The “bar” in the A350 business class is a space with two tables that divides the business class cabin into two parts: the front (larger) and the rear (smaller).

I chose seats in the front and I can’t say anything about the convenience of the back. Let me just note that the flow of economy class passengers during boarding passes by the seats of business class passengers (the rear part).
Whether it’s convenient or not, I don’t think it’s very convenient. Therefore, you should not rush to take your seats - let the flow subside.

A place to warm up on an A350 flight

This place is the same notorious “bar”: on these two tables during part of the flight (I don’t remember the other part because I was sleeping) there was a vase of flowers, a pack of paper napkins and a vase in which there was a banana, two apples and a couple of oranges. That's why I put the word bar in quotation marks.
But there is a place here.
Free space to walk in circles, fall on the floor and do push-ups - in general, get your blood circulation moving and kill time if you don’t fall asleep.

There are two toilets on each side of the forward pedestal for business class passengers. Another toilet is almost in the cockpit with the pilots - that is, in the bow.
And if we're talking about toilets, then... but wait - I wanted to compare the A350 and the Boeing 787!
I compare: the same thing - one to one (who copied the layout of this part of the cabin from whom, you can guess by the date the aircraft were put into operation)

The A350 toilets have a full-length, human-sized floor mirror - I looked at myself when putting on my pajamas, and a flush system with a blue LED on the button. The rest is sad: a creepy sink in which snot and soap suds remain, an ergonomic push against which the stream rings, a strange compartment for disposing of syringes - I was looking for where to throw away a napkin and did not immediately find the bin hatch, but the bin for syringes was in sight (airplane from/ for junkies?)

I didn't start with that, of course. Although, as they say, theater begins with a hanger

Seat comfort in A350 business class

I don’t know about others, but I buy business tickets not for show-off or status, but as prescribed by doctors.
My articles about my vein thrombosis and long
Therefore, it is important for me:

comfortable seating
personal space
in-flight warm-up space

I won't waste my time describing the seating, the space, the personal space.
I just address those who are interested in
One to one
No..., well, I thought there would be some tricks - after all, this is a new plane and from a different manufacturer
No
Everything is one in one: layout, tables, drawers, monitor, remote control, set of films, seat control buttons
The same as in

Therefore, I draw conclusions:
– Qatar Airways ordered identical cabins for the 787 and 350 from the same office (like a design studio for airplane cabins)
Because I don’t believe that Airbus Industries stole the interior design from Boeing. Probably the interior of the plane is made by separate guys

As a passenger, it doesn’t matter to me how much composite material is in the wing or how much kerosene the plane burns or how much carbon it spits out.
It is important for me to have something comfortable comfortable place.
Decent (not intrusive) service.
And so that after an 8-hour flight I feel satisfactory, and not so that they beat me up and then run over me with a steam roller
That’s why I’m writing a review not about the efficiency of the new A350, but about its convenience for passengers. How much money he will save the Cathars - I don’t care

Service on board the A350

Magic tricks and striptease are not shown, sparklers are not attached to bottles of champagne.
Regular service for Qatar Airways Business Class regardless of aircraft:
– we flew to Doha on an A320 and the business had the same wine list.
The menu, of course, differs, but not depending on which plane, but on the time and duration of the flight:
– the evening flight has dinner, the night flight has a night set and breakfast, the day flight has lunch

You can see about the menu and selection of booze in my: everything is the same.
Although I read on a bourgeois website, as soon as the A350 launched its first flights to Frankfurt, there were dishes on board the airliner from a restaurant with Michelin stars and free Internet on board.

There is a bottle of Vitel in the armrest drawer. During the flight, shadows of conductors ply around the cabin so that if the passenger opens his mouth “Can I...” immediately offer him their services
If you overslept the delivery of food, it will be brought warmed upon request.

Ergonomics of the A350

The cabin is quiet. The noise level is the same as in the Dreamliner.
The A350 accelerates powerfully - just like the Dreamliner
In the air he behaves confidently - just like... well, you get the idea.

The ventilation system is good. The condition after the flight is like after a night in capsule hotel– almost rested.
I recommend collagen masks or cream from the set during the flight - the air on the plane is still dry due to the air conditioning

Internet on board the A350

Now the Internet on the A350 flight (as well as other aircraft equipped satellite internet, for example, on the Moscow – Doha flight on the A320) is given free of charge for 15 minutes.
If you like it, you can buy additional packages - $5 per hour or 30 M traffic
The screen said that there were some other packages, but I could not find information on them
It was also not possible to connect the laptop to the Internet - only smartphones and tablets connect.
A clear explanation from the flight attendants “Why can’t I access the Internet on my MacBook?” - I have not received

My resume

As I wrote above, I don’t care about the efficiency and environmental friendliness of the A350
All things being equal, if I pay a little more, I choose
I still have first place in terms of passenger seat comfort in business.

And so the business class cabin of the A350 is better than in the Qatar Airways B777 or A330, and even more so in small planes
But again, I’ll emphasize: I didn’t notice the difference between the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350... Well, maybe the window shades: on the 787 they are darkened, but in the A350 some blinds are lowered)))

Adding to my review of the new Airbus A350 of Qatar Airways
Based on impressions from yesterday's flight on the route Singapore - Doha, seat 5A
It feels like the plane is already 5 years old: the trim in the business class cabin is falling off and there is a possibility that, for example, a phone could accidentally fly under it

Technical problems with entertainment and cameras
On yesterday's flight the rear camera did not work (this is the one that gives an image from the tail of the plane)
This is general, and in particular such that my entertainment remote control went crazy and misinterpreted the operations on the touchscreen:
– instead of Russian on the menu I had Chinese Mandarin
– the films were in German
In view of this, I turned it off altogether and used my gadgets

Business Class service (applies to Singapore-Doha flight)

Of the three main course options, two were some kind of Arabic meze. Naturally, I chose something edible: meat. But the flight attendant said that the meat had run out
As a result, Ikrinka, who was sitting on 4A, gave me her order (my 5A, that is, it ended in front of me, like in the good old days in the USSR)
On a flight that instead of 7:30 lasted 8:30 (we flew over something in Malaysia), one meal was offered. When I asked for at least a cheese plate over India, I was informed that the cheese had run out and they gave me melted ice cream

Since the plane was late and the connection was short, our luggage ended up remaining in Doha
It's good that we flew away ourselves.
Now today we have to sit and wait for the luggage to be delivered (plans for today are not destined to come true)

5 /5 (14 )

The Airbus A350 is a wide-body long-haul passenger aircraft developed by Airbus in 2013.

Overview of the interior and layout of the best seats

Passenger cabin Airbus aircraft The A350 typically seats 314 people in a three-class configuration (first, business and economy class) or 366 in a two-class configuration (business and economy class). The A350 variant with a two-class layout is more common among global airlines, so we will dwell on it in detail.

Business class is located in the forward part of the passenger cabin of the Airbus A350. Typically, business class seats are occupied by rows with numbers from 1 to 12 (as shown in the diagram of the passenger cabin of the aircraft). There are 2 fairly wide aisles, and the seats are arranged according to the “1-2-1” pattern. Business class has soft and comfortable seats, generally located slightly at an angle, which provides more legroom and the ability to recline the seats in a way that is convenient for passengers to fully relax during the flight. In some aircraft models, the seats can recline 180 degrees, which allows them to be turned into comfortable beds. Business class passengers are offered a delicious menu with wide choice dishes and drinks. The seats are also equipped with multimedia entertainment systems, which allows you to brighten up your time during the flight.

By far, business class seats are the best seats on the Airbus A350. However, for some places there are certain inconveniences. First of all, this applies to seats located in rows 1 and 12 (according to the diagram). They are located close to the toilets and utility rooms of the airliner, which can become a serious problem for those passengers who want to relax during the flight. The constant movement of passengers and staff past these places, the sounds of doors opening and closing can seriously interfere with relaxing holiday and, ultimately, even ruin the entire impression of the flight. It is also worth adding that the lights near the toilet facilities, as a rule, do not turn off at night, so when booking tickets for business class seats, you should definitely take these features into account.

Next to business class is the economy class cabin. Its seats are located in rows with numbers from 13 to 41 (according to the diagram). The Economy Class cabin has two aisles that are slightly narrower than those in Business Class, with seats arranged in a 3-3-3 pattern. Economy class seats are soft, comfortable, equipped with comfortable armrests and can recline back to a certain angle. The distance between the seats corresponds to international standards and is usually about 80 centimeters.

The best seats in the economy class cabin for the Airbus A350 are located in row 13. Their convenience and advantage is explained by the fact that they are located directly next to the partition separating the business class cabin from the economy class. This means there is more legroom, and no one in front will recline the seat, thereby limiting this space. Also, an obvious advantage of these places is that, as a rule, the distribution of food begins precisely from them, and, therefore, passengers here have the widest choice of dishes and drinks. However, these places have their own specifics. Thus, there are special facilities for infants here, so passengers with children will most likely fly in these seats. This fact means that seats in the thirteenth row are not recommended for people who want to relax quietly during the flight or for people who cannot tolerate fuss or screaming children.

Also, some of the best seats in economy class will be those located in row 14 and marked with the letters C and G (according to the diagram). There are no seats in front of them, no one reclining the seat, and, again, these seats are located near the entrance to economy class, so there will be a choice of food and drinks. The seats in row 26, which are located in the second section of the economy class cabin, are also very comfortable, which means there is plenty of legroom here too.

The seats in rows 25, 40 and 41 are not the best in economy class on the Airbus A350. The proximity to toilets and utility rooms can cause frequent queues near these seats, bustle and heavy traffic, even at night. Passengers who occupy seats in row 40, adjacent to the aisles, have a doubly hard time: with constant movement, passengers strive to inadvertently catch or touch them. The seats in row 41 can easily be called the worst in the entire plane for the same reason. On top of that, there may be an unpleasant smell from the toilet, the sound of water being flushed, and stuffiness. It should also be noted that seats in row 41 are categorically not recommended for people with a weak vestibular system - the view through the windows is very seriously limited here, since the row only occupies seats in the middle, between two aisles.

History of creation

The competition between Airbus and Boeing has long been the talk of the town and is known today, perhaps, to all aviation enthusiasts. Historically, Airbus aircraft were conceived to create worthy competition for Boeing aircraft and vice versa.

The history of the creation of the Airbus A350 began in 2005, when Boeing announced the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (“Dream Liner”), which was supposed to seriously compete with Airbus aircraft due to its more economical operation. Airlines operating Airbus aircraft took this statement as a challenge and made every effort to reach an agreement with Airbus Industry on the creation of a new wide-body passenger airliner, which would be even more economical to operate, to create competition for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which has not yet been mass-produced.

Initially, the Airbus A350 aircraft was conceived as a replacement for the Airbus A330 and Airbus A340 aircraft. It should be noted that in fact, the first models of the new aircraft were based on the A330, but with an improved design and greater comfort. However, potential customers did not need new modification A330, so the Airbus concern was forced to finance the creation of an almost new Airbus model, called the A350. At the same time, the design of the new airliner was based on composite materials, new methods of manufacturing the fuselage, as well as more modern on-board electronics. Representatives of the Airbus concern also announced that the new aircraft will be more economical than the new Boeing 787, which will create serious competition for it.

In 2006, redesign of the Airbus A350 began. The new model, designated Airbus A350XWB (Extra-Wide Body), features greater passenger capacity while maintaining a high flight range. The first flight of the machine took place in June 2013, and in 2018 its commercial operation began. The first flight was made by Qatar Airways.

As of autumn 2013, 764 were done Airbus order A350. During the period from 2014 to 2018, this order was completed by 5% - 37 aircraft were delivered to customers.

Airbus A350 modifications

Today there are 3 main modifications of the Airbus A350.

Airbus A350-800 is the first aircraft model capable of carrying from 270 passengers with a three-class passenger cabin layout to 375 (with a single-class cabin). The introduction of the Airbus into operation was planned in 2014, but in September of the same year the project was officially closed. The reason for its closure was the refusal of the Airbus concern to develop and produce the A350-800 in favor of the Airbus A320neo.
Airbus A350-900 is a modification of the Airbus, the commercial operation of which began in 2014. Capable of transporting from 314 (with a three-class layout) to 440 people (with a one-class layout of the passenger compartment). The aircraft has high efficiency, which makes it the main competitor for the Boeing 777. Currently, work is underway to develop a cargo modification of the aircraft, called the A350-900F, and an extended-range version, the A350-900R. Also based on the version, a modification of the Airbus A350-941 was created, which has increased passenger capacity and flight range.
Airbus A350-1000 is a modification of the aircraft with the largest passenger capacity among the A350 family. Thus, the Airbus is capable of accommodating on board from 366 (with a three-class layout) to 440 passengers (with a one-class layout of the passenger cabin). In addition, among the visible features of the liner will be an increased wing area compared to previous modifications of the liner. This model was presented to the general public at an exhibition in France in the summer of 2018.

Brief overview and characteristics of the aircraft

Aerodynamically, the Airbus A350 is a low-wing aircraft with a single fin. The wing is swept (sweep 31.9 degrees). Due to the fact that the fuselage of the aircraft is 52 percent made of composite materials, its weight is definitely lower than that of airliners of the same class. Composite materials also provide additional structural strength to the A350, making it a more reliable and safe aircraft. In turn, the lighter weight of the aircraft makes its operation significantly more economical.

Due to the fact that the aircraft wing also mainly consists of composites, as well as due to its special sweep, the aircraft is capable of developing good maximum speed, and without any harm to the entire structure. Thus, at Airbus it was carried out a large number of tests and experiments, totaling about 4000 hours, which proved that this particular configuration of the wing and body is optimal.

The power plant of the airliner is represented by two Trent engines, the power of which depends on the aircraft model. Additionally, Airbus announced the development of Airbus A350 models specifically designed for airlines in the Middle East. In accordance with the local climate (hot and arid), the engines of these models, called “Hot and High” (“hot and high altitude”), will be able to provide greater thrust in conditions of lack of air and extreme heat. Considering the great interest in the aircraft from outside Emirates airlines Airlines and Qatar Airways – this project has a great future.

The A350 is also equipped with a Hamilton Sundstrand emergency aircraft turbine, which in critical situations can provide electricity to the aircraft's on-board electronics systems.

Technical characteristics of the Airbus A350 aircraft:

	A350-1000
Length, m	60,6	66,9	73,9
Wingspan, m	64	64	64
Height, m	16,9	16,9	16,9
Wing area, sq.m	443	443	443
Weight
Max. take-off weight, kg	245 000	265 000	295 000
Max. landing weight, kg	182 500	202 500	225 500
Fuel tank capacity, l	150 000	150 000	150 000
Flight data
Flight range with max. loading, km	15 400	15 000	14 800
Max. cruising speed, km/h	905	905	905
Maximum speed, km/h	945	945	945
Ceiling (max. flight altitude), m	13 100	13 100	13 100
Engines	Trent XWB,	Trent XWB,	Trent XWB,
	2 x 34050 kgf	2 x 39450 kgf	2 x 43130 kgf
Passenger cabin
Number of seats (1st class)	375	420	475
Number of seats (2 classes)	312	366	412
Number of seats (3 classes)	270	314	350
Cabin width, m	5,6	5,6	5,6

Conclusion

The Airbus A350 is a new aircraft of the Airbus concern, which was originally conceived as a replacement for the A330 and A340 aircraft, as well as as a competitor to Boeing aircraft of the same class. However, it is already possible to judge great prospects for of this aircraft in the Middle East and Asian markets. The large number of existing and developed modifications allows us to confidently conclude that the machine has great potential for improvement.

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Singapore Airlines is an international airline that confidently operates flights to 90 airports in 40 countries. The fleet has more than 100 wide-body aircraft aircraft Boeing & Airbus indusrtie.

Currently, Singapore Airlines has a fleet of 11 Airbus A350 900s, with 56 more of the same aircraft on order. In the near future they will replace the Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-200ER.

Singapore Airlines became the first in Russia to fly on the newest Airbus A350-900. This aircraft is capable of carrying up to 314 passengers with a three-class cabin configuration, depending on the modification. Thanks to this, the airline is able to pay special attention to comfort and provide services at a high level. Economy class passengers have more space, a personal monitor is available for each class with a wide range of entertainment programs.

The plane differs from others in its advantageously economical fuel consumption, which allows you to make tickets a little cheaper. The thoughtfulness of the airliner will impress you with its innovative features:

panoramic windows;
high ceilings;
advanced air conditioning system;
unique smart lighting that is designed to reduce the effects of jet lag.

Cabin layout and best seats on the Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 900

The Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 offers three levels of comfort. The aircraft is designed for 253 passengers, of which 42 Business class seats, 24 Premium Economy class seats and 187 Economy class seats. Each of them has significant differences in the level of service and comfort provided. Passengers, according to their financial situation and needs, choose any offered comfort class.

Business Class

The plane has two business class cabins. They occupy almost half of the entire board. Comfort is here top level. The comfortable 1-2-1 seating arrangement provides great distance, as well as direct access to the aisle from any seat. The seats are plush with luxurious upholstery and are some of the largest you'll find in this class. If desired, it can turn into a comfortable workplace or a full-fledged flat bed about 198 cm long. You just need to lower the backrest down, a linen blanket and pillow should be included. The back of the chair in front has a built-in 15.4-inch LCD monitor with noise-canceling headphones, cabinets, sockets with a USB input and a compact mirror. In addition to a large selection of entertainment, films, television programs and games, it is possible to use the Internet, but it is paid.

Attention! You can pre-order your chef's main course up to 24 hours before departure. You can also have lunch at the restaurant organized on board. Here visitors will be served at tables.

Premium economy class

This is a new class of service in Russia. It is designed for passengers who prefer increased comfort and convenience, but at a lower cost than business class. Premium Economy is equipped with seats (49.53 cm wide) with a 2-4-2 seat layout in a row. Here you can sit comfortably, the distance between the chairs is almost a meter. The seat back reclines 125 degrees. The chair has a built-in footrest. The place is equipped with personal lighting in the form of a reading lamp and 2 USB ports. Electrical outlets are available to recharge or recharge electronic devices at any time. There is a specially designated place for storing personal belongings. Each chair is equipped with a multimedia system with a 13.3-inch screen. To all the amenities you can add a number of privileges, such as a baggage allowance of up to 35 kg, priority check-in, separate boarding and the ability to use the Book the Cook menu service. Considering all the advantages, you will receive excellent service and pleasant stay, which creates conditions of increased comfort.

Economy class

Singapore Airlines has improved it. Since the distance between the seats is slightly increased. It is quite spacious and free to be here. Each seat is equipped with a screen, smaller in size than in previous classes, but with a wide range of entertainment programs.

Choosing the best seat on the Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 900

Business class seats have all kinds of amenities, but it is worth noting the seats indicated on the diagram as 11, 17, 18 rows. The disadvantage of these places is their close location to technical rooms. It follows that 24-hour lighting and noise can cause inconvenience.

In the 19th row there are seats for passengers with babies, as there is a special place for a baby cradle. For this reason, unexpected sounds may disturb you if you are sitting nearby.

The rest of the places in this class have no drawbacks and can be considered the best.

In premium economy class, the best seats are in row 31. While space here is fine in every seat, it exists extra in this row. This will allow you to fully stretch your legs and feel freer.

In the economy class, rows 47 are distinguished by free space and the absence of neighbors in front who can recline their backs. But the proximity of bathrooms can create inconvenience in the form of noise, human movement or unpleasant odor.

The best seats in economy class will be seats A, K, row 48. They are located near the portholes, which will allow you to enjoy the picture outside the window during the daytime. At the same time, due to the lack of front seats, you will get free legroom and can easily get up and get out without disturbing your neighbors, unlike places A, K other rows.

The worst places will be seats A, B, C and H, J, K of the 61st row, as well as seats D, E, G of the 62nd row. Their location at the very end does not allow the seat back to be reclined, which makes it impossible to change the position. The technical rooms located directly behind them will be a source of noise.