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Aircalin’s first Airbus A350-900, has been spotted for the first time in Toulouse, France, fresh out of the… Aircalin’s first A350-900 spotted in Toulouse, fresh out the paint shop appeared first on AeroTime.

Milestone strengthens Air India’s in-house wide-body maintenance capabilities as its Airbus A350 fleet expands Air India has completed all six planned C-checks on its Airbus A350-900 fleet nearly a month ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone for the airline’s engineering and maintenance organisation. The completion of the comprehensive maintenance programme represents the first set […] The post Air India completes six A350 C-checks nearly a month ahead of schedule appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Fuselage design for initial freighter selected after competition. Airbus has unveiled the paint scheme on its first A350F aircraft, as the freighter edges towards flight testing. The initial flight-test airframe features a fuselage design representative of packaging, with labels and postal instructions. This livery was the successful entry from over 4,000 submitted during a competition… The post A350F test aircraft emerges in distinctive ‘parcel’ paint scheme first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Subscription required By Scott Hamilton Aug. 11, 2026, © Leeham News: The first delivery of the Airbus A350F could be slipping from late 2027 to 2028, LNA has learned. LNA first reported this likelihood of later-than-expected delivery of... Read More The post First delivery of A350F could slip to 2028, though Airbus reaffirms timeline appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later… Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight appeared first on AeroTime.

Freighter exposed to oscillations as part of preparations for flight. Airbus has carried out ground vibration testing on the A350 freighter, modelling the twinjet’s dynamic response ahead of its maiden flight. The tests were conducted in June, says the airframer, which is to use two A350Fs for certification work. Aeroelastic and dynamic load computation is… The post A350F undergoes vibration tests to validate cargo jet’s aeroelastic model first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The Airbus A350-1000ULR has successfully completed the world’s longest flight ever undertaken by a commercial aircraft, marking a defining milestone not only for ultra-long-haul aviation but also for aircraft engineering, systems validation and next-generation maintenance readiness. The specially configured flight-test aircraft (MSN707) flew non-stop from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering 12,460 nautical miles (23,075.92 km) in […] The post Airbus A350-1000ULR sets world fight record with next gen ultra-long-range engineering appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000 as the carrier continues building out its… Philippine Airlines welcomes third Airbus A350-1000 aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.

Qantas’ first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR has landed in Melbourne, Australia, after flying nonstop from Toulouse, France, in a… Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350 lands in Melbourne after 19-hour flight appeared first on AeroTime.

Crew of Airbus twinjet designed for Qantas’s Project Sunrise to test systems including aft fuel tank. Airbus’s first ultra-long range A350-1000ULR has taken off from Toulouse on a nonstop test flight to Melbourne. The twinjet – developed for Australian carrier Qantas’s Project Sunrise initiative – lifted off from Toulouse Blagnac’s runway 32L at about 07:34… The post A350-1000ULR departs for Melbourne on ultra-long range test flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus has set out on the first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft, travelling non-stop from Toulouse-Blagnac… Airbus begins first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.

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Saudi-based carrier exercises options on 28 Boeing 787s and six more Airbus widebodies. Riyadh Air has firmed up options on 28 more Boeing 787s, most of which it has converted to the larger 787-10 variant, and six additional Airbus A350-1000s . Twenty of the firmed-up Boeing widebodies will be 787-10s. The agreement includes a previously… The post Riyadh Air to take 787-10s as it firms up Dreamliner and A350-1000 options first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Twinjet for Qantas’s ‘Project Sunrise’ to fly 22h sortie to Australia. Airbus is preparing to conduct an ultra-long test flight with its newly-developed A350-1000ULR in around a week’s time. The aircraft will operate to Australia, says the airframer, although it has not specified the precise route. Airbus has yet to confirm when the flight will… The post Airbus preparing for ultra-long test flight of A350-1000ULR first appeared on FlightGlobal.

German operator says twinjet will bring group’s Airbus deliveries to 700. Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 has emerged, ahead of delivery later this year, bearing the carrier’s commemorative 100th anniversary paint scheme. According to the German operator, the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered twinjet will be the 700th Airbus aircraft handed over to the company and its subsidiaries… The post Lufthansa’s first A350-1000 emerges with commemorative livery first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Spanish carrier is “optimistic” about this year after increasing 2025 profits by one-third. Air Europa expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in 2028 and has embarked on a new strategic plan to achieve a “major structural and operational transformation” over the next two years. The Spanish carrier, which increased its full-year pre-tax… The post Air Europa to receive first A350-900 in 2028 first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Addition of Delhi brings number of Indian destinations served by the carrier with an A380 to three. Emirates will deploy an Airbus A380 on its Dubai-Delhi service for the first time and will operate some of its Kolkata flights with A350s from October. The UAE-based carrier will operate one of its four daily flights to… The post Emirates to introduce A380 on Delhi flights and A350 on Kolkata services first appeared on FlightGlobal.

While the spotlight has been on the announcement of Qantas' proposed record-breaking Sydney-London route, the carrier's Project Sunrise has much broader network and competitive implications. The carrier has revealed more details about how the Airbus A350-1000ULRs it has ordered could be used elsewhere in its network. This will likely include new routes, and also taking over some existing long-range routes operated by Boeing 787-9s. And in turn, 787-9s would be freed up to launch more services. Also from the network perspective, the new Sydney-London route will add a new dynamic to what is a very lucrative one-stop market for multiple airlines between the UK and Australia. While overall nonstop capacity will still be much less than one-stop capacity, the shift in premium traffic could be more significant. Part one of this analysis looked at the launch of the project, the aircraft being used and the business case.

Interior configuration for ‘Project Sunrise’ is heavily premium but includes 140-seat economy section. Australian carrier Qantas has shown off the seating design for the Airbus A350-1000ULR which will conduct its nonstop ‘Project Sunrise’ flights between Sydney and London. The four-class 238-seat arrangement will be around 40% premium or premium-economy cabins, but will still feature 140… The post Qantas highlights nonstop demand as it shows off cabin designs for A350-1000ULR first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Qantas will have to wait another 10 months before it takes delivery of the aircraft, but the A350-1000ULR for Project

Ultra long-haul -1000ULR variant for Sydney-London route begins two-month certification campaign. Airbus has flown the first example of its ultra long-range A350-1000, which will be used by Australian operator Qantas for its non-stop Sydney-London service. Carrying flight-test instrumentation the twinjet carried out a 3h 43min sortie from Toulouse on 2 June, including cruise at 41,000ft… The post Modified A350-1000 for Qantas’s ‘Project Sunrise’ conducts maiden flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Additional jets follow previous agreement for six unveiled in 2023. Cathay Pacific is increasing its commitment to the Airbus A350 freighter, with orders for another pair of the cargo jet. The agreement from the Hong Kong-based Cathay Group brings its overall firm A350F order to eight. Cathay Group originally opted to take six in 2023.… The post Cathay Pacific extends order commitment to A350 freighter first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The first ultra-long-range A350 will be delivered in April 2027, instead of end-2026. Qantas has disclosed delivery delays for its first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000, but stresses that plans for its ‘Project Sunrise’ flights remain “well underway”. The delays – first reported by Bloomberg – shift the first delivery to April 2027, instead of the end-2026 timeline… The post Qantas flags delays in A350 deliveries as ‘Project Sunrise’ preparations takes shape first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus Reveals Further A350, A320neo Delivery Delays Airbus has warned customers about new delivery delays of A350s and A320neo family aircraft over the next several years, industry sources tell Aviation Week. natalia.pelayo… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:13 Author Jens Flottau Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The economics and geography of long haul aviation are entering a period of structural change. As more Airbus A321XLRs enter commercial service and ultra-long-range aircraft such as the A350-1000ULR prepare to redefine passenger endurance, airlines are increasingly challenging the traditional rules of global network planning. This analysis explores how long-range narrowbodies are enabling airlines to bypass congested hubs, open thinner intercontinental routes and experiment with new low-risk growth models. At the same time, projects such as Qantas' ultra-long-haul ambitions and AirAsia's proposed Bahrain hub highlight how airlines are pushing route strategy to opposite extremes. Yet the industry's enthusiasm is being tempered by operational realities. Fuel volatility, geopolitical instability, passenger comfort concerns and infrastructure limitations are reshaping airline thinking around long-haul economics. From the recalibration of Wizz Air's XLR ambitions to the looming arrival of th

Lufthansa Group has ordered an additional ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. The Supervisory Board approved the order on

Twenty additional aircraft set to arrive from 2032. Lufthansa Group has approved an order for 20 more long-haul aircraft, split equally between the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-9. The twinjets are scheduled to be delivered over the course of 2032-34. But the company has yet to decide which of its carriers will receive the… The post Lufthansa Group approves order for more A350s and 787s first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus has taken a big step towards completing its first A350 freighter with the arrival of the main-deck cargo door at its final assembly line facility in France. The door arrived in Toulouse on 21 April and installation will begin on the MSN700 prototype on 22 April, confirms Joel Rocker, chief engineer for the A350F.… The post Airbus begins work to install first A350F’s main-deck cargo door first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Qantas’s first Airbus A350-1000 for its Project Sunrise programme is preparing to begin two months of flight-testing, having emerged fitted with its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. Project Sunrise is the Australian carrier’s plan to open nonstop services to Sydney from London and New Yorkcities. Final assembly of the initial twinjet, which has been designated a… The post First Qantas A350-1000 prepares for flight-test programme first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus has presented a teaser of its vision for next-generation first-class experiences for its A350-1000, through further development of its cabin product. Given the demand for premium accommodation, the airframer is adapting the interior of its largest twinjet to allow a larger first-class cabin – a measure which, it says, is “fitting for a flagship”.… The post Airbus shows off exclusive double suite as A350-1000 first-class concept first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Published at 0700PDT / 1400GMT 13APR26 Emirates in the last few days filed additional changes to its planned April 2026 operations. As of 12APR26, planned operations for the period of 15-30APR26 include the following. Further changes remain highly possible. Dubai – Accra – Abidjan 1 daily 777-300ER Dubai – Addis Ababa 4 weekly 777-300ER Dubai – Ahmedabad 9 weekly A350-900 Dubai – Amman 3 weekly 777-300ER Dubai – Amsterdam 9 weekly A380/777-300ER Dubai – Athens – Newark 1 daily 777-300ER Dubai – Auckland 3 weekly A380 Dubai – Bangalore 3 daily 777-300ER/A380 Dubai – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 2 daily A380 Dubai – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Da Nang 4 weekly 777-300ER Dubai – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Hong Kong 1 daily A380 Dubai – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Siem Reap 3 weekly 777-300ER Dubai – Barcelona 4 weekly 777-300ER Dubai – Barcelona – Mexico City 1 daily 777-200LR Dubai – Beijing Capital 1 daily 777-300ER Dubai – Birmingham 1 daily A380 Dubai – Bologna 3 weekly A350-900 Dubai – Boston 3 weekly A35

Published at 1800PDT 09APR26 / 0100GMT 10APR26 Emirates in recent schedule update revised planned Dubai – Copenhagen service for Northern summer 2026 season. The airline from 01JUN26 will maintain Airbus A380 service on daily basis, as planned 2nd daily EK153/154 service is now scheduled from 01OCT26, instead of 01JUN26. The schedule filing also sees the airline will maintain A380 service on EK151/152 service when it launches the 2nd daily flight. It previously planned to switch to 1 daily each 777-300ER and A350-900, ultimately 2 daily A350-900 by 01DEC26. Schedule below focuses on the period of 01JUL26 – 30SEP26. EK151 DXB0820 – 1315CPH 388 D EK152 CPH1515 – 2345DXB 388 D EK151/152 will be operated by the new 567-seater 3-class A380 from 01JUL26.