The Airbus A350-1000 is the bigger, longer-range rival to the largest Boeing Dreamliner, the 787-10.
When it comes to widebody jets, size matters, and the European airliner has the American plane beaten across the board on this front.
In most metrics, like length, wingspan, maximum takeoff weight, and average passenger capacity, the Airbus A350-1000 is substantially larger than the Boeing 787-10.
The A350-1000 lives up to its 'XWB' moniker with a slightly wider cabin cross-section than the 787-10's cabin.
This small but meaningful difference allows airlines more flexibility in configuration as well as more passenger comfort.
Airlines can use the A350 on previously unprofitable point-to-point routes, which might not necessarily always be the case with the A350.
The A350-1000 has an imposing presence with its length of 73.7 meters and wingspan of 72.8 meters.
This larger size allows the A350 to carry more fuel and cargo over longer distances.
As such, airlines can benefit from the A350's increased capacity on long-haul routes.
The A350-1000 offers airlines more flexibility in configuration, leading to improved passenger comfort.
