Lufthansa's First Airbus A350 Due to Arrive in Munich at End of 2016

The first Airbus A350-900s of Lufthansa will be coming to Munich at the end of 2016. Lufthansa has ordered a total of 25 aircraft of this type, which in future will be used on routes from the airline's Frankfurt and Munich hubs. "The A350 marks our entry into the two-liter class and is an important step towards active noise protection. The aircraft generates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint," says Thomas Klühr, member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board, Finances & Hub Munich. This summer Lufthansa will operate a total of 26 long-range aircraft, including 17 A340-600s and nine A330-300s, from its Munich hub.

The Airbus A350-900 is more fuel efficient than any other aircraft type. On average the new aircraft will consume a mere 2.9 liters of kerosene per passenger per 100 kilometers, roughly 25 percent less than current-generation aircraft. The state-of-the-art Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines and an aerodynamic design will also reduce noise emissions to well below current prescribed limits.

In addition, the cabin is extremely quiet, thanks to new insulation methods and sound- absorbing materials. Passengers on board the A350-900 will also benefit from wider panorama windows and more spacious overhead stowage bins.

Technical Date

Engine	RR Trent XWB-84
Length	65.26m
Wing span	64.75m
Height	17.05m
Wing area	443m2
Max. takeoff weight	268 tonnes
Engine performance	2 x 84,000 lbs
Max. fuel capacity	138,000 liters
Cruising speed	Mach 0.85
Range*	approx.  9,500 km
Fuel consumption	approx. 2.9 liters /100 pax km
vs. B747-400	-26%
vs. A340-300	-24%

* with maximum payload

Contributed by Deutsche Lufthansa AG