Qatar Airways Expands Winter Schedule With 138 New Aircraft
Qatar Airways will reach 170 destinations this winter, supported by 1,800 weekly flights and the upcoming rollout of its Qsuite Next Gen product.
Sep 12, 20263 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Plans 138-Aircraft Fleet Expansion by 2031
Qatar Airways will add 138 aircraft to its fleet over five years, supporting a network that has grown to 160 destinations with 95 percent traffic recovery.
Sep 10, 20263 min
Airlines
Qantas A380 Retirement Set for 2028 Fleet Renewal
Qantas will retire its 10 Airbus A380s starting in 2028, replacing them with more fuel-efficient A350-1000s and 787-9s for long-haul routes.
Sep 8, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Issues Three ADs for Airbus and ATR Aircraft
The FAA issued three final airworthiness directives to address manufacturing defects on Airbus A320, A350-1000, and ATR 42-500 aircraft.
Sep 6, 20263 min
Safety
Philippine Airlines Adds Fourth A350-1000 to Fleet
Philippine Airlines received its fourth A350-1000 at NAIA to support its long-haul fleet modernization program.
Sep 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Qantas to Launch 22-Hour Sydney-London Nonstop in 2027
Qantas will debut the world's first 22-hour nonstop flight between Sydney and London in October 2027 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Transfers Two 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines
Virgin Atlantic will transfer two Boeing 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027 to support the carrier's long-haul growth strategy.
Sep 2, 20263 min
Business
Philippine Airlines Orders 18 Engines for A350-1000 Fleet
PAL signed an agreement for 18 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines to power nine additional Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa has debuted its first A350-1000 in a special centenary livery, marking the 700th Airbus delivery to the Lufthansa Group.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
Starlux Airlines Airsorayama Silver Makes Tokyo Maiden Flight
Starlux Airlines debuted its custom Airsorayama Silver Airbus A350-1000 on a maiden flight to Tokyo Narita piloted by Chairman Chang Kuo-wei.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Delta Air Lines Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Milestone
Delta Air Lines has surpassed 1,000 active mainline aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion focused on premium passenger offerings.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Philippine Airlines Eyes 15 787-10s and 9 A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines is finalizing a split widebody order for 15 Boeing 787-10s and 9 Airbus A350-1000s to expand its long-haul network.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Business
US Airlines Redesign Cabins for Premium Revenue Growth
Major US carriers are reconfiguring fleets to prioritize high-margin premium seating as demand for luxury travel experiences continues to climb.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Business
Cathay Pacific A350 Intercepted by NATO Jets Over Romania
A Cathay Pacific flight was intercepted by NATO jets after losing radio contact, prompting an investigation by Hong Kong aviation regulators.
Jul 9, 20264 min
Safety
Thai Airways Evaluates A350-1000, 777X for 2036 Flagship
Thai Airways is evaluating the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X to serve as its future flagship aircraft for long-haul routes starting in 2036.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Airlines
STARLUX Receives AIRSORAYAMA A350-1000 in Toulouse
STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, featuring a custom metallic finish designed by artist Hajime Sorayama.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Japan Airlines Upgrades All London Flights to A350-1000
Japan Airlines will deploy the A350-1000 on both daily London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda flights for the Winter 2026/27 season.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Weighs A350-1000 vs 777X for 2033 Fleet Expansion
Lufthansa is preparing for a 2027 fleet decision to address delivery delays in the Boeing 777-9 program, evaluating both Airbus and Boeing widebodies.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Business
BOC Aviation Finalizes Qatar Airways A350-1000 Lease Deal
BOC Aviation has finalized a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with Qatar Airways for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft powered by Trent XWB-97 engines.
Jun 30, 20263 min
Business
Qantas Project Sunrise: Airbus A350-1000ULR for 22-Hour Trips
Qantas will launch 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London in October 2027 using 12 specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Airlines