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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 (G-VLUX) seen taxiing at LAX, showcasing its modern design and signature red livery.
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Spotter's notes
You can see the LA skyline in the background, and the aircraft is still in its latest Virgin Atlantic livery. The registration G-VLUX is visible, corresponding to an A350-1041 delivered to Virgin Atlantic in late 2019.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-VLUX
ICAO Type
A35K
Model
A350-1041 (A350-1000)
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97
Thrust
432 kN (97,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.75 meters
Length
73.79 meters
Height
17.08 meters
MTOW
316,000 kg
Range
16,100 km
Capacity
Typically 366–410 passengers
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 14, 87 dB at takeoff