Flight JAL was the first time that a fuselage made of carbon fibre caught fire and analysts agree that the safety features achieved what they were designed to do.
In the immediate aftermath of the collision, the fire was contained in the left wing area due to firewalls made of materials which become combustible at higher temperatures to prevent flames spreading, long enough for passengers to safely evacuate.
The A350 consists of up to 54pc lightweight and high-strength carbon fibre composites, providing fuel efficiency.
Aircraft materials, including those in the A350, need to meet safety standards that allow passengers 90 seconds escape time in a fire.
Footage showed passengers escaping from smoke filled cabin via inflatable slides while fire could be seen under one of the wings.
The incident proved the viability of current fire safety standards and modern materials used in construction.
The Airbus A350, a double-aisle and twin-engine plane, has been operational since 2015.
Japan Airlines has around 16 of the A350-900 models in its fleet. The A350 involved in an accident at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, was the first Airbus A350 to be destroyed in an accident.
