Airbus A350

Almost 10 years ago, Qantas began planning nonstop flights to London and New York. Soon the airline needs to prove that the flights are viable.

As airframers ponder the next-generation single-aisle aircraft, the aerospace industry considers what the proportion of composite materials its airframe and propulsion system will rely on.

Low-cost, long-haul carrier French bee is launching a new seasonal flight from Paris Orly to two destinations: Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

Qantas plans to launch non-stop services from Sydney to London in October 2027, the services will be daily and will be using Airbus A350-1000ULRs

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is closing in on a major widebody order to be announced in the coming weeks.

Air China will transfer five A350-900s to subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines in a move that positions the smaller carrier for network expansion.

Qantas is reportedly considering ordering more widebody aircraft to extend its long-term fleet upgrade plans.

EgyptAir resumed service to Los Angeles for the first time in more than two decades, as the carrier accelerates its North American expansion with A350-900s.

The Cathay Pacific Group has added two more aircraft to its firm orders for Airbus A350Fs, which will support freighter fleet growth for Cathay Cargo.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is leading the investigation, in which French accident investigation bureau BEA is participating.

Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional Airbus A350F freighters, finalizing its April announcement for the aircraft.

Qantas confirmed a further delay to the aircraft for its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights, with delivery of the initial A350-1000ULRs expected to slide.

SIA Engineering Company has opened its Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) facility at Subang Airport.

Airbus has warned customers about new delivery delays of A350s and A320neo family aircraft over the next several years.

Singapore Airlines has delayed the rollout of its new premium cabin product on its Airbus A350-900 fleet by around six months, citing supply chain constraints and certification issues.

Singapore Airlines will launch flights to Madrid via Barcelona from Oct. 26, 2026, marking the carrier’s return to the Spanish capital after 22 years.

Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink connectivity across its long-haul fleet from the first quarter of 2027.

Air China Cargo plans to firm up an additional four Airbus A350F orders under a supplementary agreement, according to a Shenzhen Stock Exchange filing.

Liebherr-Aerospace’s Lindenberg, Germany, development and production site has delivered the first nose landing gear for the Airbus A350F freighter.

For 2026, Airbus continues to target 870 commercial aircraft deliveries and a €7.5 billion ($8.8 billion) adjusted operating profit.

Airbus has completed the first main deck cargo door for the A350F, the widebody’s freighter variant it plans to fly in 2026.

Liebherr-Aerospace has announced the induction of its first Airbus A350 nose landing gear overhaul at its Lindenberg, Germany, site.

At the Aircraft Exteriors Expo, Boeing had on display several concepts for smart use of aircrafts' "third space," from sitting areas to full work area pods.

Orders are stacking up for both the Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F as the two new-generation large twinjet freighters approach production and test milestones.

Malaysia Aviation Group is pushing ahead with its campaign to place a long-range widebody replacement order this year.