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Delta Air Lines places A330-900 order 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.
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.
Singapore Airlines launches world’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farnborough 2018: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.