Is the Airbus A350 safe?
Short answer: yes — and the data backs it up. In service since 2015, the Airbus A350 has flown over 2.1 million flights with zero fatal passenger incidents.
Why nervous flyers ask about the Airbus A350
A modern carbon-fibre long-haul jet with active gust suppression — the wing actually flexes to absorb turbulence automatically. Zero passenger fatalities in its entire service history.
By the numbers
- Total units built: 620
- Currently in service: 605
- Cumulative flights flown: 2.1 million
- Engines: 2
- Maximum range: 9,700 miles
- Hull losses per million flights: 0.48
- Fatal incidents (all time): 0
How it handles turbulence
With a turbulence-resistance score of 9.0/10, the Airbus A350 is among the smoothest-riding aircraft in commercial service. Its size, wing design and modern flight controls combine to absorb chop before it reaches passengers.
What pilots say about it
Crews who fly the Airbus A350 consistently describe it as predictable, well-equipped and forgiving. Modern, excellent safety record. For passengers, that translates to fewer surprises and a more uniform flying experience flight-to-flight.