4K | ETIHAD A350-1000 Departing JFK in Golden Sunset Light | Runway 31L | Abu Dhabi Flight EY100

Today’s highlight from New York JFK Airport — the magnificent Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000, performing flight EY100 from JFK to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Captured in the late-afternoon golden sunlight around 4:25 PM, this footage showcases one of the world’s most elegant new-generation aircraft departing Runway 31L in absolutely perfect lighting conditions.

Filmed by Planes & Friends with professional-grade camera equipment, this departure highlights every detail of Etihad’s sleek “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery shimmering under the low sun — from the bronze-gold tail geometry to the polished white fuselage reflecting the skyline haze of Queens and the Manhattan backdrop.

Aircraft Information:
Airline: Etihad Airways 🇦🇪
Flight: EY100 (JFK → AUH)
Aircraft Type: Airbus A350-1041 (A350-1000)
Registration: (varies; typically, A6-XWB series)
Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97
Configuration: Business Studio + Economy Smart Seating
Route Distance: ~6 880 mi / 11 070 km
Flight Time: ~12 hours 30 minutes

The Airbus A350-1000 is Etihad’s newest long-haul flagship, combining advanced aerodynamics, lightweight carbon-fiber fuselage construction, and ultra-efficient engines that reduce fuel burn by 25 % compared to previous wide-bodies.

Spotting Conditions & Visuals:
This clip captures one of those rare golden-hour moments where everything aligns:
Golden-hour backlight — the fuselage glows deep bronze with shimmering reflections.
Light crosswind from 290° adds dynamic wing flex during rotation.
Authentic ATC audio with tower clearance “Etihad 100 heavy, wind 310 at 7, runway 31L cleared for take-off.”
Backdrop — Manhattan skyline subtly visible in haze beyond the Jamaica Bay horizon.

About Etihad Airways & the A350-1000:
Etihad introduced the A350-1000 in 2022 as part of its sustainability and fleet-modernization strategy. Branded under “Sustainability50”, several of these aircraft carry special logos to mark 50 years of the UAE.

The A350s operate key ultra-long-haul routes from Abu Dhabi to New York, London, Chicago, Sydney, and Singapore. Their Business Studios rival Qatar’s Qsuite, offering sliding doors, wireless charging, and fully lie-flat comfort.

Flight Context (JFK – Abu Dhabi):
Today’s flight EY100 pushed back from Terminal 4 at approximately 16:10 local time. The taxi sequence brought the A350 along Taxiway Alpha, joining the departure queue behind Delta heavies and an Emirates A380.

At 16:25 PM, clearance was given for take-off on Runway 31L. The A350 accelerated gracefully, rotation point near the 31L/13R intersection, followed by a smooth left turn over Breezy Point and climb toward FL360.

The sunlight conditions were exceptional — a perfect autumn hue, 15 °C ambient temperature, crystal-clear visibility.

For Avgeeks and Aviation Fans:
This is one of those “painter’s light” departures every spotter dreams of:
A modern flagship airliner in golden light
Ideal composition from the Bayswater Point State Park vantage point
ATC clarity and engine sound sync recorded flawlessly
If you enjoy wide-body long-haul operations, the Etihad A350-1000 is one of the most photogenic jets flying out of JFK.

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