https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airbus a350/ Airbus A350 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:19:37+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-a350-debuts-in-dammam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-a350-debuts-in-dammam/ Emirates has officially launched regular A350 operations to Dammam, making it Emirates’ first destination in Saudi Arabia to be served by the all-new Airbus A350. The Emirates A350 will operate on flight EK 827 which takes off from Dubai at 7:30 am and arrives in Dammam at 7:50 am. The return flight, EK 828, departs Dammam at 9:20 am and lands in Dubai at 11:45 am. * Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:09:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-welcomes-its-latest-a350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-welcomes-its-latest-a350/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed its sixth A350 to its growing fleet. The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived this weekend following a successful delivery flight from Toulouse, France, further strengthening Etihad’s position as one of the airlines with the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the sky. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:08:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-nears-boeing-777-fleet-wide-starlink-upgrade-set-to-expand-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-nears-boeing-777-fleet-wide-starlink-upgrade-set-to-expand-to/ Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the first airline in the world to bring this cutting-edge connectivity to passengers onboard the Airbus A350 aircraft type. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:47:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-start-training-its-first-pilots-for-the-new-airbus-a350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-start-training-its-first-pilots-for-the-new-airbus-a350/ SWISS is to commence the training of cockpit crew members to fly the new Airbus A350 at the beginning of February. The training will utilize the new A350 full-flight simulator which was recently installed by Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland at its Opfikon training facility. SWISS plans to train more than 50 of its pilots on the new twinjet in the course of this year. The start of such training marks a further milestone in the addition to the SWISS aircraft fleet of the advanced Airbus A350, the first of which will enter revenue service for the airline this summer. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:12:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-retires-boeing-777-operates-last-flight-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-retires-boeing-777-operates-last-flight-to-london/ Japan Airlines (JL) recently bid farewell to its iconic Boeing 777-300ER on the Tokyo Haneda (HND)-London (LHR) route, marking the end of an era for this aircraft’s international operations. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:18:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-deploy-its-a350-to-edinburgh-on-3-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-deploy-its-a350-to-edinburgh-on-3-january/ Emirates has announced it will bring forward its daily A350 scheduled service to Edinburgh starting from 3 January 2025. The advancement of the scheduled service reinforces Emirates’ commitment to providing customers with enhanced travel experiences and greater comfort onboard. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:55:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a350/ Emirates marks an important fleet milestone with the delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft.  A6-EXA is the first of 65 A350 aircraft to be delivered to the airline over the course of the next few years. The delivery also marks the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:52:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-crew-trained-to-be-future-fit-and-a350-ready/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-crew-trained-to-be-future-fit-and-a350-ready/ In advance of its much-awaited Airbus A350s joining the fleet, Emirates has invested around US$48 million in full suites of cutting-edge equipment and systems to support both pilot and cabin crew training. The suites include three full flight simulators integrated with innovative pilot support systems (PSS), a fixed base training device, a cabin emergency evacuation trainer and a door trainer. This investment reflects the airline’s commitment to achieve the ultimate standards and excellence in crew training. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:26:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-celebrates-new-flights-between-seattle-and-taipei-on-starlu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-celebrates-new-flights-between-seattle-and-taipei-on-starlu/ With an emphasis on luxury in the air, Alaska Airlines’ global partner STARLUX Airlines launched its inaugural nonstop service today between our hometown airport in Seattle and Taipei. The premier carrier will fly the route three times a week with connections to a wide array of destinations from Taipei. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:05:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-confirms-order-for-three-a350-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-confirms-order-for-three-a350-aircraft/ Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:51:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-unveils-project-sunrise-first-and-business-class-cabins-for-a350s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-unveils-project-sunrise-first-and-business-class-cabins-for-a350s/ Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025. Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:52:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000, registration A6-XWB, on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:47:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-a350-court-action-against-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-a350-court-action-against-airbus/ Qatar Airways has issued legal proceedings against Airbus at the High Court in London in a dispute over the grounding of its fleet of A350 planes. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-bee-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-bee-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ French bee, a low-cost, long-haul airline based in France, has taken delivery of its first A350-1000. The plane is on lease from Air Lease Corporation. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:39:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-gets-tough-with-qatar-airways-on-a350-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-gets-tough-with-qatar-airways-on-a350-dispute/ Airbus has said it will seek an “independent legal assessment” as a way to resolve a dispute over the grounding of the Qatar Airways A350 fleet. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-grounds-airbus-a350s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-grounds-airbus-a350s/ Qatar Airways has grounded 13 of its Airbus A350 fleet after concerns were raised that the fuselage surface below the paint is “degrading at an accelerated rate”. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:16:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-rolls-out-first-a350-from-tianjin-facility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-rolls-out-first-a350-from-tianjin-facility/ Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion centre in Tianjin, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-welcomes-three-airbus-a350-1000-planes-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-welcomes-three-airbus-a350-1000-planes-to-fleet/ Qatar Airways has taken delivery today of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The development reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft in the world, with 52 in its fleet. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:03:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-seeks-to-end-world-trade-organisation-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-seeks-to-end-world-trade-organisation-dispute/ Airbus has agreed with to make amendments to A350 repayable launch investment contracts. With this move, Airbus said it considers itself in complete compliance with all WTO rulings. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:22:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-cuts-aircraft-production-by-a-third-as-demand-falls/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-cuts-aircraft-production-by-a-third-as-demand-falls/ Airbus is revising its aircraft production rates downwards to adapt to a new market environment caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Going forward, Airbus will produce 40 A320s a month, as well as two A330s and six A350s. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:44:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-900-joins-aeroflot-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-900-joins-aeroflot-fleet/ Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe and CIS. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:50:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-launches-a350-touchscreen-cockpit-displays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-launches-a350-touchscreen-cockpit-displays/ Specially developed for the A350 together with Thales, they will confer enhanced operational efficiencies, greater crew interaction, cockpit symmetry and smoother information management. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:26:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ Air France-KLM has placed a firm order for ten additional widebody A350-900s with Airbus. Also today, Airbus has acquired industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, for an undisclosed sum. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:26:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-selects-airbus-a350-1000-for-project-sunrise-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-selects-airbus-a350-1000-for-project-sunrise-flights/ After detailed evaluation of the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350, Qantas has selected the A350-1000 as the preferred aircraft for the ultra-long-haul project Sunrise. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:35:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-900/ Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the newest operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft. The airline has a total of eight A350-900 aircraft on order and operates a fleet of 68 Airbus aircraft. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:22:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-emirates-places-order-fir-50-airbus-a350-900-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-emirates-places-order-fir-50-airbus-a350-900-planes/ Airbus and Emirates Airline have finalised a purchase agreement for 50 A350-900s – the manufacturer’s newest generation widebody aircraft. The order was signed at the Dubai Air Show by sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Guillaume Faury, Airbus chief executive. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:38:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-begins-north-america-a350-services-with-toronto-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-begins-north-america-a350-services-with-toronto-debut/ British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to Dubai last month. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:49:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-heathrow/ British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow earlier. The plane features the airline’s newest generation business class seat, the Club Suite. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:45:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-opens-airbus-a350-sales-ahead-of-september-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-opens-airbus-a350-sales-ahead-of-september-debut/ Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft. The new planes feature an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s new social space - the Loft. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:24:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:52:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-to-welcome-airbus-a350-to-fleet-in-early-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-to-welcome-airbus-a350-to-fleet-in-early-2020/ On January 28th next year, the first of eight new Airbus A350s will officially enter into long-haul service between Copenhagen and Chicago, one of the most popular SAS routes. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:26:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiji-airways-becomes-latest-airbus-a350-xwb-operator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiji-airways-becomes-latest-airbus-a350-xwb-operator/ Fiji Airways has adopted the A350 XWB as part of its expansion plans to broaden its international network. Two A350-900s will be leased from Dubai-based DAE Capital, making Fiji Airways the newest operator and DAE Capital the latest customer. Thu, 02 May 2019 07:58:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-unveils-new-upper-class-cabin-for-airbus-a350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-unveils-new-upper-class-cabin-for-airbus-a350/ Virgin Atlantic has unveiled details of its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which includes an entirely new Upper Class cabin, featuring a brand new suite and social space. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:27:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starlux-airlines-places-a350-order-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starlux-airlines-places-a350-order-with-airbus/ Starlux Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for 17 widebody aircraft, comprising 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. The new airline plans to deploy these aircraft on its long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-confirms-40-new-aircraft-as-part-of-fleet-modernisation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-confirms-40-new-aircraft-as-part-of-fleet-modernisation/ Lufthansa Group has agreed deals for the purchase of a total of 40 state-of-the-art aircraft for its airlines. The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:12:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900 in Toulouse, becoming the latest operator of the twin-engine widebody aircraft. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:18:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-places-order-a330-900-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-places-order-a330-900-with-airbus/ Delta Air Lines has ordered ten additional Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft, expanding the A330neo order book from 25 to 35 aircraft. Simultaneously, Delta and Airbus have agreed to defer ten previously ordered A350 XWBs to 2025-26 in order to accommodate the airline’s long-term growth strategy. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:04:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-latest-a350-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-latest-a350-900/ The plane features a unique joint livery that combines the Taiwan-based airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A350 XWB carbon fibre pattern. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:19:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-launches-worlds-longest-commercial-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-launches-worlds-longest-commercial-flight/ The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport last night and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport earlier. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:16:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-welcome-first-a350-900-ultra-long-range-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-welcome-first-a350-900-ultra-long-range-to-fleet/ The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB is capable of flying further in commercial service than any other aircraft, with a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles, or over 20 hours non-stop. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:46:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ultra-long-range-airbus-a350-xwb-rolls-out-of-paintshop/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ultra-long-range-airbus-a350-xwb-rolls-out-of-paintshop/ The first ultra-long-range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paintshop in the carrier’s livery. Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming months. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:11:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-xwb-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-xwb-to-fleet/ Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at a special event in Toulouse, France, becoming the 19th airline to operate the long-range airliner. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:56:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-starlux-airlines-selects-a350-xwb-for-2020-take-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-starlux-airlines-selects-a350-xwb-for-2020-take-off/ Starlux Airlines is a new full-service airline based in Taipei and founded by Taiwanese aviation veteran Chang Kuo-wei, former chairman of Eva Air. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:50:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-airshow-sichuan-airlines-confirms-a350-xwb-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-airshow-sichuan-airlines-confirms-a350-xwb-order/ Airbus confirmed at the Farnborough Airshow a deal agreed earlier in 2018 that Sichuan Airlines, based in the south-western Chinese city of Chengdu, has selected the A350 XWB to become the latest aircraft in its fleet. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-bring-airbus-a350-900ulr-to-los-angeles-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-bring-airbus-a350-900ulr-to-los-angeles-route/ Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles using the new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft in November. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:54:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb-from-airbus/ Iberia has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB plane from Airbus, becoming the 18th airline to operate the world’s newest twin engine widebody. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:12:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ultra-long-range-a350-xwb-one-step-closer-to-singapore-airlines-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ultra-long-range-a350-xwb-one-step-closer-to-singapore-airlines-debut/ The ultra-long-range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 03:55:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-continues-fleet-expansion-with-airbus-a350-arrival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-continues-fleet-expansion-with-airbus-a350-arrival/ Vietnam Airlines has received its 12th Airbus A350 aircraft. This is the first A350 aircraft in the world to showcase the SkyTeam livery with Vietnam Airlines logo on the fuselage. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:25:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-places-25-airbus-a350xwb-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-places-25-airbus-a350xwb-order/ Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire 25 A350-900 aircraft, plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and growth. Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:43:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-debuts-ultra-long-range-a350-xwb-ahead-of-singapore-airlines-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-debuts-ultra-long-range-a350-xwb-ahead-of-singapore-airlines-launch/ The first ultra-long-range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines later this year. Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:28:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-first-a350-1000-route-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-first-a350-1000-route-to-london/ Qatar Airways has announced that London is the first route for the world’s first commercial service of its Airbus A350-1000. The Gulf carrier is the global launch customer for the state-of-the-art-aircraft, following delivery by Airbus from the aircraft manufacturer’s base in Toulouse, France last Tuesday. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:41:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-1000-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-1000-from-airbus/ Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:10:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-embarks-on-global-demonstration-tour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-embarks-on-global-demonstration-tour/ The A350-1000 has embarked on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific regions. The tour follows the completion of a successful flight test campaign, which lasted less than one year and culminated in joint EASA and FAA type certification. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:04:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-a350-xwb-powered-with-biofuel-mix/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-a350-xwb-powered-with-biofuel-mix/ China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second airline to join a programme to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:07:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-receives-european-and-us-safety-accreditation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-receives-european-and-us-safety-accreditation/ Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than a year, the A350-1000 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:20:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-welcomes-100th-airbus-a380-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-welcomes-100th-airbus-a380-to-fleet/ Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg. Emirates chairman Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum officiated the ceremony. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-passing-latest-testing-stage-before-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a350-1000-passing-latest-testing-stage-before-launch/ The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading wide-body family, has successfully completed its functional and reliability testing. The news brings the aircraft a step closer to type certification, which will hopefully be secured this month. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-takes-airbus-a350-to-maldives-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-takes-airbus-a350-to-maldives-for-first-time/ Qatar Airways has become the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations today and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on November 3rd. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:13:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-takes-airbus-a350-to-amsterdam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-takes-airbus-a350-to-amsterdam/ Delta Air Lines has scheduled its flagship A350-900 aircraft on one of four daily flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The new route will launch on March 31st next year. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:59:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-increases-airbus-a350-order-to-45-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-increases-airbus-a350-order-to-45-planes/ United Airlines has increased the number of A350 XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A350-1000 to 45 A350-900 widebody aircraft. The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of the A350XWB family from Airbus. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:09:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-airlines-receives-first-airbus-a350-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-airlines-receives-first-airbus-a350-900/ Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, on lease from AerCap, making the carrier the 15th airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin aisle airliner. Altogether Hong Kong Airlines will acquire 21 Airbus A350 XWB, including 15 purchased directly from Airbus and six on lease from third party lessors. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:44:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-to-launch-a350-services-on-atlanta-seoul-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-to-launch-a350-services-on-atlanta-seoul-route/ Delta will deploy its new Airbus A350 aircraft featuring the Delta One and Delta Premium Select cabins on its route between Atlanta and Seoul-Incheon beginning March 24th, 2018. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:27:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/debut-for-hong-kong-airlines-first-a350-xwb-in-toulouse-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/debut-for-hong-kong-airlines-first-a350-xwb-in-toulouse-france/ The first A350-900 for Hong Kong Airlines has completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, further ground checks and test flights before being prepared for delivery at the end of August. Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:18:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-milestone-airbus-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-takes-delivery-of-milestone-airbus-a350-xwb/ Airbus has delivered its 100th A350 XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of the world’s most modern wide-body aircraft in December 2014. The aircraft delivered is an A350-900 for China Airlines. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:41:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-receives-first-a350-900-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-receives-first-a350-900-from-airbus/ Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, and will be the first US-based airline to operate the newest member of Airbus’ leading wide-body family. The A350 XWB will bring unrivalled eco-efficiency and a superior passenger experience to primarily transpacific routes starting in October.  Sat, 15 Jul 2017 07:52:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-2017-ethiopian-airlines-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-2017-ethiopian-airlines-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for ten additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:10:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-prepares-for-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-prepares-for-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ Assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tail plane and also the tail cone have all been completed. Wed, 24 May 2017 09:38:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-southern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-900-order1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-southern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-900-order1/ China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900s, becoming the latest customer for the aircraft. China Southern Airlines now operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with more than 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising the A320 Family, the A330 Family and five A380s. Mon, 01 May 2017 10:37:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asiana-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asiana-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ Asiana Airlines of South Korea has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the twelfth airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine widebody airliner. Asiana’s A350-900 is configured with a three class layout with a total of 311 seats, comprising 28 in Business Smartium, convertible to fully flat beds, 36 in Economy Smartium and 247 in the main cabin. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:05:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-grows-airbus-a350-fleet-with-latest-munich-addition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-grows-airbus-a350-fleet-with-latest-munich-addition/ Lufthansa’s Airbus A350 fleet in Munich is growing once again – with the third A350-900 landing on at its new home base. Captains Andreas Jasper and Pol Uffer transferred the aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse to Munich. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:46:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-lease-four-a350-aircraft-from-latam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-lease-four-a350-aircraft-from-latam/ Qatar Airways has leased the first of four A350 aircraft from LATAM, the South American airline, for terms of 6- to 12-months, in order to meet its operational plan for the year, as well as increasing customer demand. Sat, 04 Mar 2017 14:41:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-caraibes-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-caraibes-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-900/ Air Caraïbes has taken delivery of its first A350-900, opening up a new era in air transport in the French Caribbean. With this latest delivery, Air Caraïbes becomes the first French airline to operate the A350 XWB. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:18:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-to-operate-airbus-a350-on-heathrow-helsinki-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-to-operate-airbus-a350-on-heathrow-helsinki-route/ Finnair has announced their flagship long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB, will operate a daily service between London Heathrow and Helsinki. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:13:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-bring-a350-to-manchester-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-bring-a350-to-manchester-routes/ Singapore Airlines will launch its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on routes out of Manchester serving both Singapore and Houston. The flight will launch on January 17th next year and will be the first commercial A350 flight from Manchester Airport. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:13:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-1000-takes-to-skies-as-testing-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-1000-takes-to-skies-as-testing-begins/ The first A350-1000 took off this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10:42. The A350-1000 is Airbus’ largest and most powerful twin-engined airliner ever – and the world’s most fuel efficient large wide-body plane. Equipped with specially developed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, the A350-1000’s first flight is taking place over south-western France. Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:58:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-set-to-receive-first-airbus-a350-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-set-to-receive-first-airbus-a350-900/ Lufthansa will receive its first A350-900 on December 19th, with the most modern long haul aircraft in the world due to land at the German flag-carrier’s Munich Hub. The first regular commercial flight will be from Munich to Delhi on February 10th, 2017. Tickets are available now. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:33:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-becomes-latest-operator-of-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-becomes-latest-operator-of-a350-xwb/ China Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine wide-body airliner. CAL’s A350-900 is configured with a premium three class layout with a total of 306 seats, comprising 32 in Premium Business class, convertible to fully lie-flat beds, 31 in Premium Economy and 243 in the main cabin. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:28:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-for-ten-a350-planes-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-for-ten-a350-planes-from-airbus/ Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for ten more A350-900 aircraft. “The intention to acquire these additional aircraft reflects our excellent experience with the A350 since it entered service with Vietnam Airlines last year,” said Duong Tri Thanh, president, Vietnam Airlines. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:33:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ Thai Airways International has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet. Thai has configured its A350-900 with a premium two class layout with a total of 321 seats, comprising 32 Thai’s Royal Silk Class, convertible to fully lie-flat beds, and 289 in the main cabin. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:38:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-grows-fleet-with-two-new-airbus-a350-900s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-grows-fleet-with-two-new-airbus-a350-900s/ Malaysia Airlines Berhad has exercised the lease option for a 12-year lease agreement for an additional two new Airbus A350-900s with Air Lease Corporation. The transaction is pursuant to the option provided under the existing Lease Agreement for the four A350-900s signed by both parties in September last year. Wed, 25 May 2016 08:57:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-order/ China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. China Eastern Airlines operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with nearly 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising A320 Family and A330 Family. Thu, 05 May 2016 08:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-launches-first-a350-xb-service-to-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-launches-first-a350-xb-service-to-hong-kong/ Finnair’s Airbus A350 XWB landed for the very first time at Hong Kong International Airport earlier. Customers flying between Hong Kong and Helsinki can now experience Finnair’s A350’s next-generation technology and comfort. As the first airline to introduce the A350 to a Hong Kong route, Finnair’s strategically focuses on the Asian market. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:11:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-signs-with-airbus-for-six-a350-900s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-signs-with-airbus-for-six-a350-900s/ Philippine Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the order of six A350-900s, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the Singapore Airshow by Philippine Airlines president Jaime Bautista and Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-group-welcomes-a350-xwb-to-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-group-welcomes-a350-xwb-to-south-america/ LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB in Toulouse, France. In doing so, TAM will become the first airline in the Americas to operate the all-new airliner and the fourth worldwide. TAM’s aircraft is configured in a premium two-class layout, with 348 seats, comprising of 30 Premium Business Class and 318 Economy. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:06:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-airbus-a350-to-united-states-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-airbus-a350-to-united-states-for-first-time/ Qatar Airways today becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The ferry flight left Hamad International Airport this morning at 07:40 local time and will land in at JFK International at approximately 14:00 local time. Qatar Airways was the global launch carrier of the A350 and is the first to fly the aircraft to three continents; the airline’s fleet of seven A350s currently flies twice a day to Frankfurt, daily to Munich and three times a day to Singapore from Doha. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:10:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-welcome-long-range-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-welcome-long-range-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ Singapore Airlines has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:46:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-welcomes-first-a350-xwb-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-welcomes-first-a350-xwb-to-fleet/ Finnair has taken delivery in Toulouse of the first of 19 A350 XWBs on order, thus becoming the first European operator and the third worldwide of the all-new airliner. The aircraft is configured in a premium three-class layout, with 297 seats, comprising 46 Business Class, 43 Economy Comfort and 208 Economy. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:13:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tam-reveals-first-a350-xwb-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tam-reveals-first-a350-xwb-destinations/ TAM Airlines, the first airline to receive and operate the A350 XWB in the Americas, has announced the routes that will be operated by the aircraft. The A350 XWB is expected to arrive in Brazil in December of this year with the first commercial flight scheduled for January 2016 from São Paulo/Guarulhos to Manaus. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 14:21:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-bring-a350-to-munich-doha-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-bring-a350-to-munich-doha-route/ Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its A350 services to Germany, with the new state-of-the-art aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route. Commencing October 1st 2015, the Doha-based airline will be launching the A350 XWB to Munich alongside its existing Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on one of the two double-daily flights to Munich. Tue, 19 May 2015 11:39:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-unveils-airbus-a350-900-delivery-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-unveils-airbus-a350-900-delivery-plan/ Lufthansa has unveiled plans to welcome its first Airbus A350-900s to Munich at the end of 2016. The German flag-carrier has ordered a total of 25 aircraft of this type, which in future will be used on routes from the airline’s Frankfurt and Munich hubs. Thu, 14 May 2015 11:32:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-releases-tickets-as-airbus-a350-xwb-prepares-for-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-releases-tickets-as-airbus-a350-xwb-prepares-for-launch/ Leading European carrier Finnair has inaugurated a new era in travel between Europe and Asia – and opens a new chapter in its history – as tickets go on sale for its first long-haul destinations to be served with next-generation Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. Finnair is the European launch customer, and only the third worldwide, of the completely new aircraft type, which substantially raises the bar for passenger comfort, environmental performance and operational efficiency. Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:50:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-airbus-a350-xwb-to-singapore/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-airbus-a350-xwb-to-singapore/ Qatar Airways is to launch an additional daily flight to Singapore from June 1st, 2015, as part of its global expansion drive and to cater to the increase in passenger demand. The airline has also announced that it will be operating the new additional flight and the existing two daily flights to Singapore with its third, fourth and fifth A350 XWB aircraft, commencing service in June, July and August 2015. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:14:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-set-to-receive-first-airbus-a350-xwb-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-set-to-receive-first-airbus-a350-xwb-this-weekend/ Qatar Airways and Airbus has announced the highly anticipated official delivery of the first of its 80 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft on order, will take place in Toulouse, France, on Saturday. The A350 XWB is a family of mid-sized wide-body airliners designed to enhance fuel, operating costs and environmental efficiencies during medium-to-long haul airline operations and features the very latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:26:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-first-a350-xwb-takes-to-the-skies-over-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-first-a350-xwb-takes-to-the-skies-over-france/ Qatar Airways’ first A350 XWB in full airline livery has successfully completed its maiden flight over the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France. The airline, which is the global launch customer for the Airbus A350, is scheduled to take delivery of its first A350-900 before the end of the year. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-reveals-first-glimpse-of-a350-xtra-wide-body-ahead-of-deliver/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-reveals-first-glimpse-of-a350-xtra-wide-body-ahead-of-deliver/ Qatar Airways has released the first images of the A350 Xtra Wide Body ahead of its delivery later this year. Qatar Airways is the launch customer of the Airbus A350 XWB, with 80 of the planes on order. Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:07:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-cancels-airbus-a350-order-following-review/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-cancels-airbus-a350-order-following-review/ Emirates Airline, the flag-carrier of Dubai, has cancelled an order for 70 Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, according to a release from the manufacturer. European giant Airbus said the decision followed a “fleet requirement review” by the Middle Eastern carrier. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:18:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-moves-closer-to-airbus-a350-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-moves-closer-to-airbus-a350-delivery/ Qatar Airways’ eagerly awaited arrival of its first A350 later this year was one step closer this week, as the first A350 aircraft bearing Qatar Airways livery took to the skies above the home of Airbus in Toulouse, while embarking upon a test flight. The latest test flights of the new A350 aircraft come after Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker, visited the home of Airbus in Toulouse last month to thank Airbus, on behalf of everyone at Qatar Airways, for their efforts in working to fulfil the airline’s ambitious A350 order, in line with its aggressive expansion plans. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:55:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-welcomes-airbus-a350-to-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-welcomes-airbus-a350-to-doha/ Qatar Airways has welcomed the Airbus A350 XWB as it made its first-ever landing at Qatar’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, before departing for its next stop, the Singapore Airshow. As the launch customer for the family of long-range, two-engined wide-body jet airliners, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker welcomed Didier Evrard, executive vice president, Airbus A350 XWB Programme, and Phil Harris, senior vice president customer business, Rolls Royce, at the special event commemorating the inaugural landing. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:09:05 +0000