The A350-1000 is already known to be superior in fuel efficiency, and while it can travel longer distances with a further ...

While seating configurations will vary from operator to operator, both the A350-1000 and 777-9 can accommodate around 350 ...

The A350-900 and A350-1000 planes have capacity for 315 and 369 people in two classes, respectively, according to Airbus. Both A350 variants beat out the 777-9 in terms of range. But of the bunch, the ...

Source: Airbus This brings the total A350-1000 passenger capacity to 410 in a typical three-class layout. The Boeing 777X, by comparison, can accommodate up to 406 people, per Reuters. Boeing 777X ...

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The A350-1000 is the largest twin-engine aircraft manufactured by Airbus, competing with the Boeing 777X and has a list price of $366 million.

Boeing declined comment, but people familiar with its pitch to airlines said it insists its comparable jet is more spacious. Critically for resurgent wide-body jet market competition, the Airbus ...

We are comparing the A350-1000 and also the 777X. Depending on which performs well out of Addis Ababa at altitude and high temperature, we are going to make that decision," GebreMariam said.

Pete Syme/BI However, the A350-1000 has also faced some challenges. It has a checkered history with Middle Eastern carriers, primarily due to issues from the hot and sandy climate in the region.