The Airbus A350-800: A Widebody That Never Was

The Airbus A350 family has proven an excellent addition to the Airbus portfolio, earning its reputation as a staple widebody for many airlines across Europe and Asia. As the company’s latest addition, the A350 emerged as a fresh, clean-sheet design, originally intended to offer three distinct variants: the A350-1000, the A350-900, and the smaller A350-800.