Airbus A350

By Kurt Hofmann
Ethiopian will become Africa’s first customer for the Airbus A350-1000.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Being selected for a new-generation flight management system (FMS) on the Airbus A320, A330 and A350 is consolidating Thales’ position in the avionics market versus Collins Aerospace, GE Aviation and Honeywell.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Routes from Sydney to London and New York are slated to start in late 2025 after the airline unveiled an order for a fleet of ultra-long-range aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has confirmed a much-delayed order for the Airbus A350-1000s it will use for its Project Sunrise ultra-long-range flights; it has also finalized orders for Airbus narrowbodies to replace its domestic fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is reconnecting Singapore and Newark, New Jersey, as it rebuilds its US network.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
A quick resolution to the falling-out appears unlikely as claims and counterclaims are filed in London’s High Court of Justice.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Israel will join the network of the Philippines' flag-carrier in April as part of efforts to grow tourism and business links between the two countries.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
In a highly unusual move Airbus has terminated a Qatar Airways order for 50 A321neos.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Turkish Airlines will offer three flights per week from Istanbul.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Passengers will be able to take short-haul flights between Barcelona and Milan from Jan. 17.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines will be the first airline to operate the A350F, which is set to enter service in Q4 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) is to ensure affected aircraft do not have two production-quality problems that, when subjected to an intense lightning strike, could create a fuel tank vapor ignition source.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has said that ongoing problems with his Airbus A350 fleet are causing a “large dent” in his carrier’s widebody operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The probe into the Feb. 21 incident found risks linked to airport operator Finavia’s decision to reduce airfield maintenance staff.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Nensel
CMA CGM's A350Fs are the second commitment for the type following Air Lease Corporation’s order for seven A350Fs at the Dubai Airshow.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is being forced to bring some its extra-large aircraft back into service because of a safety issue that has grounded 19 A350s.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
International flights to/from Fiji have been suspended since March 2020 because of the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Two new long-haul routes from Stockholm Arlanda are among the latest network additions as Finland’s flag-carrier responds to 'increased travel demand' across its key markets.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Star Alliance member is resuming a route it last served 13 years ago.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Qatar Airways says it has grounded 13 Airbus A350s after “the fuselage surface below the paint” was found to be “degrading at an accelerated rate.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr now expects the U.S. to reopen air travel for fully vaccinated international passengers by the end of September, a step that could be a key milestone in the airline’s recovery.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is operating the route with four-class A350-900neo aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
The aircraft is to enter service in 2025, though no launch order has been signed to date.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Delta Air Lines is taking advantage of opportunities in the used aircraft market to fortify its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Wesley Charnock
Airline steps in to restore direct routes to Thailand and the US from Arlanda.
Airports & Networks