Riyadh Air Orders 34 Boeing and Airbus Widebody Jets
Riyadh Air ordered 34 Boeing and Airbus widebody jets to accelerate its global network expansion under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Cabin Design: A Closer Look at the 787-9
Riyadh Air has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin featuring a custom three-class layout and free Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Flight CX156 Reports 8 Injured in Turbulence
Cathay Pacific flight CX156 encountered severe turbulence on May 23, 2026, resulting in 8 hospitalizations after landing at Hong Kong International...
May 23, 20264 min
Safety
China Eastern A350 Strikes Jet Bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
A China Eastern A350 struck a boarding bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport due to a mechanical malfunction, prompting an investigation during a peak...
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
China Eastern A350 Collides with Jet Bridge in Shanghai After Malfunction
A China Eastern Airlines A350 collided with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after a suspected mechanical failure during taxiing; no injuries...
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
Singapore Airlines Launches Curfew-Free Flights from Western Sydney Airport
Singapore Airlines scheduled late-night flights from Western Sydney Airport, leveraging its 24/7 operations to bypass the existing hub's strict curfew.
Apr 19, 20264 min
Airports
Iberia Boosts Brazil Winter Capacity by 18% with New Routes
Iberia is increasing its winter season seat capacity to Brazil by 18%, adding new routes and boosting frequencies to strengthen its Madrid hub.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Unveils Next-Gen Suites for A350-1000 and A330 Fleet Refresh
Delta reveals new Delta One suites for its incoming A350-1000s and retrofitted A330s, part of a $1B investment to enhance its premium cabins.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Asiana A350 Triggers Alert with Low Altitude SFO Approach
An Asiana Airlines A350 is under FAA investigation after descending to 375 feet on approach to SFO, triggering a low altitude alert from controllers.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
China Airlines A350 Door Torn Off by Jetbridge at Melbourne Airport
A China Airlines A350 was grounded at Melbourne Airport after its door was torn off in a jetbridge collision, prompting a formal safety investigation.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Qantas Rolls Out First A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise Flights
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has rolled out of the factory in Toulouse, a key step towards launching non-stop flights.
Apr 13, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Asiana Airlines Launches Budapest and Milan Routes with A350
Asiana Airlines launches new 3x weekly Seoul-Budapest and Seoul-Milan routes with its A350-900, expanding its European network amid its Korean Air merger.
Apr 11, 20265 min
Airlines
Delta Offers Boston to Auckland Flights Starting at $832 Roundtrip
Delta Air Lines is offering Boston to Auckland flights from $832, connecting via Los Angeles on its seasonal Airbus A350-900 service.
Apr 7, 20265 min
Airlines
FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Actuators
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350s due to concerns that flight control actuators may have been overstressed in testing.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
Boeing 777-9 Challenges A350-1000 Amid Protracted Certification Delays
Boeing's delayed 777-9 is set to challenge the established Airbus A350-1000, creating new competition in the lucrative long-haul widebody market.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
FAA Proposes AD for 43 Airbus A350s Over Fastener Ignition Risk
The FAA proposes an airworthiness directive for 43 Airbus A350-941s to address a fastener issue that could create a potential fuel tank ignition source.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing Targets 2027 for 777-9 Delivery After FAA Test Clearance
Boeing's 777-9 program advances with FAA flight test clearance, now targeting a delayed 2027 entry into service against the Airbus A350-1000.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777X Delays Shift Widebody Capacity Race Beyond 2026
Boeing's 777X certification delays push its service entry to 2027, ceding the near-term high-capacity market to the competing Airbus A350-1000.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Delta A350 Turbulence Injures Four Crew Members on Sydney Descent
Delta Air Lines Flight 41 experienced severe turbulence on descent into Sydney, injuring four flight attendants and prompting a mandatory safety review.
Mar 30, 20265 min
Safety
Air India Deploys A350-900 on Key London Heathrow Route
Air India deploys its flagship Airbus A350-900 on the Delhi-London route, upgrading its product and boosting capacity as part of its fleet modernization.
Mar 30, 20264 min
Airlines