Inside The $400 Million Airbus A350-1000 

Inside The $400 Million Airbus A350-1000 Plane
0:00 - Intro
This is the Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft that has redefined the boundaries of long-haul travel. Stay with us till the end of the video because here is everything you need to know about the Airbus A350-1000.
1:22 - Cabin
The Airbus A350-1000 cabin is spacious, and usually features a typical 3-class configuration that accommodates around 350 to 410 passengers.
The Airbus A350-1000 interior is engineered for a quieter travel experience. Additionally, the aircraft uses advanced noise-reducing materials in the fuselage, managing to keep cabin noise levels significantly lower than many of its competitors.
The pressurization system is one of the highlights, with a cabin altitude pressure equivalent to about 6,500 feet or 2,000 meters. The air quality is further enhanced by HEPA filters and a modern air conditioning system that refreshes the cabin air every 2-3 minutes.
In economy class, the seat pitch typically ranges between 31 to 36 inches or 78 to 91 centimeters. In business class, the seats usually transform into fully flat beds with a pitch of up to 80 inches or 203 centimeters.
The aircraft employs an innovative mood lighting system that can mimic natural phenomena like sunrise and sunset.
With high-definition touchscreen monitors ranging between 11 to 18 inches, the in-flight entertainment system offers a wide variety of choices from movies to real-time flight data. Wi-Fi connectivity and USB charging ports are generally standard.
The compartments are designed for maximum space utilization, allowing for more baggage while retaining an uncluttered look and feel for the cabin.
Last but not least, the lavatories offer a decent amount of space and come equipped with touchless faucets and antibacterial surfaces.
4:30 - Cockpit
The Airbus A350-1000 cockpit is spaciously designed. It follows the side-stick design philosophy Airbus has championed. The layout is streamlined and follows a dark color scheme.
The Airbus A350-1000 cockpit boasts six large LCD displays, each measuring 15 inches diagonally. The PFD and ND are particularly well-designed, offering bright, clear, and easily readable data.
The FMS is based on the Thales Avionics' TopFlight FMS, integrating multiple functions ranging from navigation and performance computations to systems monitoring. Pilots can input data using a cursor control device, which is a trackball located conveniently between the two pilots, or through the Onboard Information System, which operates much like a tablet and allows for intuitive data entry and retrieval.
The A350-1000 features a highly sophisticated autopilot and autothrottle system. The systems are capable of CAT III autoland, effectively allowing the plane to land itself in low-visibility conditions down to decision heights of just 50 feet or 15.24 meters.
The optional Head-Up Display extends the capabilities of the cockpit further.
Integrated into the cockpit is an EFB, which replaces the traditional, cumbersome paper charts and manuals.
The cockpit is equipped with advanced communication systems, such as the VHF and HF radios, as well as the latest in SATCOM. The CPDLC feature allows for text-based communication with air traffic control.
6:56 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
Now, let’s talk about the engine, performance specifications, and how it flies. The powerhouse of the Airbus A350-1000 is the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine. This is the most powerful engine ever developed for an Airbus aircraft, with a maximum thrust of 97,000 pounds-force. The aircraft requires about 8,500 feet or 2,600 meters at maximum takeoff weight to lift off the ground.
Once airborne, the A350-1000 boasts an impressive rate of climb. It can ascend at a rate per minute of approximately 3,500 feet 1,067 meters when fully laden.
In terms of altitude, the plane has a maximum service ceiling of 41,000 feet or 12,500 meters.
The aircraft's maximum cruise speed is around Mach 0.89, which is approximately 677 miles per hour or 1,090 kilometers per hour.
The Airbus A350-1000 can fly up to 8,700 nautical miles or 16,110 kilometers without refueling.
The Airbus A350-1000 can carry a maximum payload of approximately 253,500 pounds or 115,000 kilograms.
The Airbus A350-1000 typically requires a landing distance of approximately 6,300 feet or 1,920 meters at maximum landing weight.
9:32 - Purchase and Charter Price
And finally, the base purchase price for a new Airbus A350-1000 is $366 million before options.
9:42 - Outro
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