Is It an Airbus or Boeing?

Boeing 777 9x Versus Airbus A350 1000

The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of Airbus’ all-new A350 Family, which is shaping the future air travel. This jetliner accommodates between 300 and 350 passengers in a standard three-class configuration and its state-of-the-art comfort and amenities ensure that everyone on-board enjoys a pleasant flight. The 777 was something of an oddball in the carrier’s widebody fleet. Delta only had 18 of the type — eight of the -200ER and 10 of the -200LR — with no plans to add more, whereas it has nearly 60 more next-generation Airbus A330 and A350 wide-bodies on order. The first of the A350 models, the A350-900 has a high takeoff weight and an impressive range. Designed specifically to compete with the Boeing 787 and 777, this airplane was created to replace both the Airbus A340-500 and the A340-300. This twin-engine aircraft was designed specifically for the transport of both cargo and passengers. Airbus A350-900ULR versus Boeing 777-8; 66.80 m: 219 ft 2 in: length: 69.79 m: 229 ft: 64.75 m: 212 ft 5 in: wingspan: 72.80 m: 238 ft 10 in: 443.00 m 2: 4,768 ft 2. Next year, it will modify its 18 Boeing 777 interiors to include some or all of them. The A350 has 306 seats including 32 Delta One suites, which feature private compartments with doors, lie flat.

Many of the popular airliners in service worldwide are built by Airbus and Boeing, but telling these manufacturers and models apart can be difficult.

Included on this page is a quick-and-easy, side-by-side identification of the differences between the common Boeing and Airbus jet airliners of the day.

For complete spotting tips on these two leading airplane manufacturers, visit our Boeing Commercial Jet Airliner Spotting Guide and Airbus Commercial Jet Airliner Spotting Guide.

How to tell the difference between Airbus and Boeing Airliners

A350 Vs 777 Cathay Pacific

For starters, Airbus airliners are designated as A3xx models, e.g., A320, A330 and A350. Boeing airliners are numbered in the 7x7 format, like 737, 747 or 787.

Here are some tips on how to distinguish frequently seen airliners from Airbus and Boeing ...

A350 777 Flight

A350 777 Jet

A Few Notable Differences Between Airbus and Boeing Jet Airliners

A350 777 Aircraft

Boeing and Airbus Airliner Operations at Night

While spotting airliners during the day can sometimes be difficult, nighttime air operations make the process even harder.

One way to tell Boeing and Airbus airliners apart at night is by examining the pattern of the white light at the tip of the wing, known as the strobe.

Boeing wing strobe lights flash only once, while Airbus airliners flash twice in rapid succession.

Spotting Guides for Boeing and Airbus Airliners

A350 Vs 777x