The Airbus A350-900 Vs. The Boeing 787-10: How Do They Compare?

While the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched before Airbus' A350 program, the A350-900 would enter service before the 787-10. While the dimensions of these two widebodies is quite similar, their performance specifications ultimately result in slightly different mission profiles. In today’s video, let's compare the two aircraft from rival manufacturers.

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[arkhera]

Interesting how the 787-10 launch customer Singapore Airlines also has the largest current fleet of A350 in the world

[magnustan]

It really depends on the airline's use case. SQ deploys its 787-10 on short and medium-haul flights, where its lower MTOW is ideally suited. Combined with high capacity, it is a really good succesor to the 777-200 they used on regional flights for a long time.

[roger]

EVA actually deploys the 787-10 on pretty long routes from Taipei to NA west coast ( Vancouver / Seattle) and Europe (Paris/ Vienna, depending on the season), alongside short flights within Asia ~ with a capacity of 342 and flight times up to 13 hours, it shows the versatility of the aircraft. The range gets negative rep mostly because of how it compares to its own siblings -8, -9, and the similarly sized a350-900, but it's still very capable, especially with its lower operating costs.

[stradivarioushardhiantz]

A350 has various MTOW
From Regional specs to ULR capability
As passengers A350 economy seats are more comfortable

[AlbertZonneveld]

18 inch economy seating is a great feature for a long haul airplane. And quiet as well
I haven't flown in the A350 yet but it seems a great option

[harrybroos]

Both are fine aircrafts but strictly for a passenger experience, I prefer the A350

[StephaneCalabrese]

One very important cabin comparison item that you did not mention: Cabin pressure and humidity level.
The A350 keeps it at 5500-6000 ft and 20% humidity, meanwhile the 787 keep the pressure to 6000 ft and humidity to 10-15%.
So, the A350 has a slight advantage aa a passenger as a higher humidity level is more comfortable.

[YamiPheonix]

Both are wonderful airplanes. But due to quality control headaches with the 787 Dreamliner, I choose the A350. Remember that Boeing used an ODM (original design manufacturer) model for their 787 Dreamliner to cut down on research and development costs. That means Boeing contracted other companies to do the engineering for them and those contracted companies sub-contracted other companies to make the parts for the 787 Dreamliner. This ODM model works for smartphone manufacturing as consumer electronics have looser tolerances. But airplanes have very tight tolerances thus the precision engineering must be perfect. If Boeing stuck to their traditional OEM (original equipment manufacturer) model then they will control the engineering of the 787 Dreamliner and contract other companies to make 787 parts to spec for the tight tolerances the 787 needs. I hope Boeing doesn’t reuse the ODM model for their 777x wide body…oh wait.

[MB-xwnr]

I definitely think a Boeing 787-10ER would be a great addition! I think having the similar popularity with airlines as when they introduced the Boeing 777-300ER!

[stevendurick]

The A350-900 is the original version of the A350 family while the 787-10 is what you get when you try to eak out every last bit of length and capacity while staying true to the original design (like the 737 Max 10).

If you already operate the 787s, than the 787-10 is probably the best (especially for high demand medium haul) and you just use the 787-9 for range.

If don't have the 787 and you want an aircraft seating around 300 passengers and you need the range, the A350 is the best option.

However, if you care about the comfort of economy passenger on long-haul flights, then you'll order the A350... (shots fired)

[macgustafson]

I really appreciate your formatting on this video. You cut to the chase right away and didn’t have a clickbait, “which is better title, ” because while you explained the a350, has higher metrics, better is such a loaded, incomplete word

[StealthyAviator]

Each are the best in each of their categories. The 787-10 was an urgent response to the A359 as the category would be left open for Airbus when the 777s start dying out.

[Waterbal_]

I remember flying on Finnairs A350, it was a great experience and it was soo comfortable and modern!

[PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The A350 offers more fuel and more range.
That alone makes it better when you consider you can fly NONSTOP from JFK to Manila or JFK to Singapore. It's a time saver.

Business class is also superior on the A350.

Economy on the A350 has more space than the 787.

The A350 has more powerful engines and can take off from short runways.

After flying business class on both, I absolutely prefer the A350 -1000 to the 787 -10.

BUT I prefer the A380-800 over ALL. Specifically the Emirates A380.

[lukethompson]

The elephant 🐘 in the room is that the A350-900 is about $75MM more expensive than the 787-10, despite being the exact same size. This is not chump change! A350 only makes financial sense if you need the range and powerful engines… Simple Flying repeatedly mentions 787-10 having lower operating costs because of landing fees (lower MTOW), but acquisition/leasing costs are also MUCH lower for the 787-10

[kwwong]

A350 is more comfortable and considerably quieter

[KaptnKork]

This video is lacking important information: the A350 900 can be ordered as ULR ultra long range, widening the capability gap. Also, it's interior got a makeover, leading to wider inner cabin with 440 passengers (+10%), and it also comes with dimmable windows without physical shades. All this shifts the scale in favor of Airbus even further

[chrisoz]

The 787 is noisier than the 350. The electric hydraulic pumps are only tolerable in some seating areas with ear plugs and active noise cancelling!

[RepublicD]

Thanks for the video. Just adding some info, the A350 can soon also be ordered with the dimmable windows. Also the cabin width is also increasing soon, so it can fit another middle seat easier.

[cnn-ie]

A350 economy seats are more comfortable no question about it