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Air Tahiti Nui's stunning blue tattoo-liveried Airbus A350-900 taxies at LAX, a rare and beautiful sight in North American airports.
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Spotter's notes
The Polynesian-inspired blue tattoo livery is unique to Air Tahiti Nui's A350s and is often celebrated among aviation enthusiasts. The A350s represent a major fleet modernization for the airline.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A789
Model
A350-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Air Tahiti Nui
Airline Code
THT / TN
Livery
Air Tahiti Nui (blue tattoo livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Thrust
84,000 lbf (374 kN)
Wingspan
64.75 meters
Length
66.8 meters
Height
17.05 meters
MTOW
280,000 kg
Range
15,000 km
Capacity
325 passengers (typical 2-class)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, <85 dB at sideline