| 777–8 | 777–9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 229 feet (69.79 m) | 251 feet, 9 in (76.72 m) |
| Wingspan | Extended: 235 feet, 5 in (71.75 m) On ground: 212 feet, 8 in (64.82 m) | |
| Interior | Larger windows, wider cabin, new lighting, new architecture (more) | |
| Configuration | Twin-aisle (widebody) |
What is the latest Airbus?
The A350 is the first Airbus aircraft largely made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer. It has a new fuselage designed around a nine-abreast economy cross-section, up from the eight-abreast A330/A340….Airbus A350.
| A350 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Wide-body jet airliner |
| National origin | Multinational |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 14 June 2013 |
How do I identify a Boeing 777?
Commonly referred to as the “Triple Seven”, its distinguishing features include the largest-diameter turbofan engines of any aircraft, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped, sawed-off tail cone.
Which is bigger A380 or A350?
Capacity. It’s clear from the outset that the A380 is going to dominate any conversation about passenger capacity with 853 max passengers in a one-class layout. The A350-1000 can only hold 440 max passengers, but that’s only 150 less than the A380 when comparing regular airline configuration.
What is the newest Airbus plane?
The A350 is the first Airbus aircraft largely made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer….Airbus A350.
| A350 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Wide-body jet airliner |
| National origin | Multinational |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 14 June 2013 |
What is the difference between a Boeing 777X and an Airbus A350?
For clarity, Boeing has two 777X types available for airlines, the 777-8 and the 777-9. Whilst Airbus has two A350’s, A350-900 and A350-1000.
Is the A350-1000 a good alternative to the 777-9X?
With very comparable seat-mile costs, the A350-1000 and 777-9X will be competitive, and it will come down to how many seats an airline believes it can fill. For those that can fill 400 seats, the 777-9 looks like a good alternative, for those that prefer a lower risk, the 350 seat A350-1000 is the right airplane.
How will the A350-1000 compare to the 777-9 for seat-mile costs?
The 777-9 holds a 16% advantage in capacity, which directly impacts seat-mile costs, but the A350-1000 will have lower trip costs than its larger competitor. Our estimates for a 6,000NM trip, based on preliminary specifications from airframe manufacturers, our own economic modeling, and data gleaned from airlines, are as follows:
Is the battle between the A350-1000 and 777-9 officially on?
With the forthcoming launch of the 777-9 at the Dubai Air Show next month, the battle between the A350-1000 and 777-9 will be officially on, with two very different aircraft competing for the same market.
