Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer says the company could build a stretched version of the A350-1000 and is seeing increasing customer demand for such an aircraft.
By Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Graham Dunn
Listen in as editors discuss Boeing and Airbus both now looking at the feasibility of upsizing their largest twin-aisles at the behest of Emirates, which led the way for orders at Dubai Airshow.
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark believes a stretched version of the 777-10 would only be available well into the 2030s, while he thinks it will be harder for Airbus to do larger variant of the A350 but would like that too.
Philippine Airlines is expecting to soon receive the first of the Airbus A350-1000 deliveries that will allow improved operations on its North American routes.
Rolls-Royce is on track to clear key durability upgrades to the A350-1000's Trent XWB-97 engine as it nears the end testing aimed at improving performance in the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines will roll out LEO satellite connectivity to enhance inflight Wi-Fi as part of a long-haul cabin product revamp set for the 2026 first half.
The rapid growth in inbound travel to Japan is showing no signs of easing off, and Japanese outbound demand is also rising, a Japan Airlines executive says.
Malaysia Airlines parent Malaysia Aviation Group is preparing to launch its campaign to select the widebody aircraft type that will replace its current long-haul fleet.
With the aviation community converging for the Dubai Airshow, this week’s Flight Friday looks at the post-pandemic recovery of the Middle East’s major carriers.
Air France-KLM reported a dip in net profit for the third quarter, as the airline group was hit by tax increases in France and disruptions in the Netherlands.
Korean Air is moving to upgrade its freighter fleet by ordering seven Airbus A350Fs, and the carrier is also continuing 777-8F negotiations with Boeing.
Air China Cargo announced its intent to sign a purchase agreement with Airbus for six A350F freighters, becoming the variant's first customer in mainland China.
Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas next spring, adding the Nevada city as its 19th U.S. destination.
ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann spoke with SWISS International Air Lines CEO Jens Fehlinger aboard the airline’s new Airbus A350 at its Zurich headquarters.
United Airlines may be poised to evaluate a long-standing Airbus A350 order, as it plans for future widebody retirements and weighs its replacement options.
