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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.

Southwest CEO: Rising Fares Not Deterring U.S. Consumers From Flying A series of air fare increases in the U.S.—spurred by higher fuel prices associated with the Iran war—have not dampened passenger demand. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 19:10 Author Aaron Karp Content source Routes Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has announced that it will scrap and part out two A220-100 aircraft. This is primarily

Castlelake confirms interest in a potential approach to UK low-cost carrier. US-based investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is exploring a possible offer for UK budget carrier EasyJet. Castlelake, which is based in Minneapolis, says its consideration is “in the early stages”. “No approach has been made to the board of EasyJet,” it states. “There… The post EasyJet facing possible offer from US investment firm Castlelake first appeared on FlightGlobal.

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has revealed a celebratory A380 livery dedicated to Arsenal FC, following the club’s triumphant Premier League winning season. Unveiled as part of the airline’s longstanding partnership with Arsenal, the bespoke livery reflects Emirates’ continued commitment to connecting fans with the world’s biggest sporting moments. Applied in-house by Emirates Engineering, the … The post Emirates unveils special A380 livery celebrating Arsenal FC Premier League triumph appeared first on Biz Today.

Southwest Airlines CEO Eyes Long-Haul International Flights Southwest Airlines is eyeing potential long-haul international flights within the next five years, CEO Bob Jordan says. cory.hitt@avia… Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:06 Author Aaron Karp Content source Aviation Daily Routes Primary Category Airports & Networks

Facing strong competition from other transit hubs in its region, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is aiming to boost its international network by adding more long-haul routes, with particular focus on Europe. KLIA has a strong network within Southeast Asia and can leverage that position to lure more carriers to launch - or expand - European services. It does have routes to key Western European points, with notable growth occurring in 2025. More routes are in the pipeline, from both locally-based and overseas carriers. In addition to connecting Europe to other points in Southeast Asia, KLIA is well-located to tap into the lucrative flows between Australasia and Europe, with its broad range of connections into Australasia. KLIA is already one of the leading transit hubs in Asia - certainly from a connectivity standpoint - and Malaysia's local airlines share the airport's ambition to further boost its status. These three recent CAPA analysis pieces show that Malaysia Airlines, Ai

Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm June 1, 2026, © Leeham News: This is the fourth article in a series that will use Airbus' history and present technology work to deduce how Airbus will develop its next new airliner.... Read More The post Airbus Next New Airplane Part 3. The Airbus Technobricks appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

May 29, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We do a series on aircraft structures and how these have shaped how our airliners can transport us around the world today. We started the history of aircraft structures last week by... Read More The post Bjorn’s Corner: Aircraft Structures Part 3. New Alloys with Issues appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Cathay Group has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight units. The new freighters will be operated by Cathay Cargo, supporting the airline’s strategy to enhance efficiency and strengthen its global air freight network. The expanded order reflects Cathay Group’s confidence […] The post Cathay expands Airbus A350F order with two additional freighters appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.