Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Offer New Long-Haul Options Alongside the A380
Airlines are adding twin-engine widebodies to long-haul fleets, with the A350-1000 already in service and the 777X planned for high-capacity routes.
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Airlines are using twin-engine widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A350 family, Boeing 777 family and 787 to provide long-haul capacity alongside the Airbus A380. The A350-1000 entered commercial service with Qatar Airways in 2018, while the A380’s final production aircraft went to Emirates in December 2021.
Key details
- The A380 began commercial service with Singapore Airlines in October 2007.
- Airbus delivered the final A380 to Emirates in December 2021, ending production of the type.
- The A350-1000 entered commercial service with Qatar Airways in 2018.
- The A350-1000 has a stated maximum range of up to 8,700 nautical miles; passenger capacity varies by cabin configuration.
- Boeing’s published figures for the 777-9 list about 426 passengers in a standard two-class layout and a range of approximately 8,000 nautical miles.
The Airbus A350-1000 can fly up to 8,700 nautical miles.
Why it matters
Twin-engine widebodies give airlines options for carrying passengers across long distances with fewer seats than the A380’s large-capacity format. For travelers, that fleet mix can support direct long-haul services between major cities, including routes operated by Singapore Airlines with its A350-900ULR between Singapore and New York-area airports.
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