Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A Short Takeoff Roll

The Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 are broadly comparable aircraft, with the A350 being the larger of the two. They each have advantages and disadvantages over the other. One of the most notable differences for passengers is the use of extra-large, automatically dimming windows in the Dreamliner. One distinction between the two that mostly goes unnoticed by passengers is that the A350 requires a shorter runway than the Boeing 787 when adjusted for the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight.