Airbus A350 News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Airbus A350-1000 passes 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.
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.
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.
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.