Qantas' new A350 first class suites pair a separate seat and bed, but early photos suggest both may be cramped despite the spacious cabin layout.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2h ago
KLM will serve 164 destinations in 64 countries during the 2026/27 winter season, running from 25 October to 27 March. Its network will comprise 93 European and 71 intercontinental destinations. Minneapolis will return to the winter schedule for the first time since 2023, while San Diego will operate throughout the winter. Panama City will receive […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3h ago
KLM will serve 164 destinations this winter, adding flights to the Americas and Europe while preparing its first Airbus A350 passenger service to Toronto.
Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, to perform an exchange and overhaul program of the nose landing gear for the fleet of 18 Airbus A350 aircraft. […]
An Air France Airbus A350-900 diverted to Brest after the flight crew reported an unusual odour in the cockpit during a long haul service from Paris… The post Brest Emergency Landing by Air France A350 first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
Published at 1100PDT / 1800GMT 22SEP26 KLM in the last few days further revised Airbus A350-900 service debut, now scheduled on 30OCT26 instead of 23OCT26. KLM’s planned A350 operation as of 22SEP26 includes the following. Amsterdam – Kilimanjaro – Dar es Salaam – Amsterdam eff 01DEC26 2 weekly Amsterdam – Montreal eff 30NOV26 3 weekly Amsterdam – Nairobi eff 05JAN27 3 weekly Amsterdam – Toronto Pearson eff 30OCT26 KL691/692 5 weekly (1 daily from 03MAR27) Amsterdam – Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Amsterdam eff 06DEC26 1 weekly (2 weekly 08JAN27 – 19FEB27)
AviationNews – [Liebherr-Aerospace] and Taiwanese carrier [China Airlines] have finalised a major commercial maintenance agreement covering the nose landing gear overhaul of the airline’s [Airbus...
Privacy-first suites signal a fleetwide shift toward segmentation and premium tiers across varied A350 and 777 interiors.
A Turkish Airlines A350 taxied onto a Newark runway without clearance after ambiguous ATC phrasing—raising questions about why US controllers don't use standardized language.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig20 Sept
A phenomenon known as barely visible impact damage makes composite aircraft like the A350 much more difficult to repair after rough landings.
Beginning June 2027, Edelweiss passengers will be able to experience the new cabin interiors on the Airbus A350 on select long-haul flights. The first destinations served exclusively with the new products include Halifax in Canada, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in Tanzania, and Windhoek in Namibia. These flights are now available for booking. Further aircraft with the...
Dubai: Emirates Airline is considering converting its order for Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reassesses fleet requirements amid ongoing delays to the 787 programme. Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer of Emirates, said the option of converting the order remains under consideration given the delays affecting the aircraft. Emirates currently has 35 Boeing 787s on order, comprising 20 Boeing 787-8s and 15 Boeing 787-10s. Speaking on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market 2026, Al Redha said the airline is reviewing its plans in light of delivery schedules and cabin outfitting requirements, particularly as it expects to begin receiving Boeing 777X aircraft from the middle of next year. He noted that the Airbus A350, which is already entering service with Emirates, offers seating capacity and range capabilities similar to those of the Boeing 787. “The option of converting to the 777X remains on the table,” Al Redha said. “Everything is possible and we will discuss everything in this regard with the manufacturer.” He added that Emirates has two options: proceed with deliveries of the Boeing 787 according to a revised schedule agreed with Boeing or convert the order to Boeing 777X aircraft. According to Al Redha, discussions between Emirates and Boeing regarding the 787 order are expected to become clearer within the next two months, after which the airline will decide on its preferred course of action. If Emirates proceeds with the 787 order, he said deliveries are not expected to begin before the end of 2029. The review comes as Emirates continues expanding and modernising its wide-body fleet through the delivery of Airbus A350 aircraft and the anticipated arrival of Boeing 777X jets as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 15SEP26 French Bee during the month of November and December once again revises planned operational days on Paris Orly – San Francisco – Papeete (Tahiti) route. From Papeete, service from 12NOV26 to 08DEC26 will operate on Day 25, instead of Day 14, as the A350 aircraft will have approximately 26 hours ground time, instead of 115 minutes. BF710 ORY1740 – 2010SFO2240 – 0520+1PPT 359 37 BF711 PPT0715 – 1730SFO2000 – 1545+1ORY 359 25
A skeptical review of Starlux Airlines' A350 first class from LAX to Taipei, covering the odd cabin layout, standout service, food, and ground experience.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 Sept
Iberia has secured approval from Spain’s aviation safety authority to carry out heavy maintenance on the entire Airbus A350 fleet, the airline said. The Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) granted Iberia’s Heavy Maintenance division the authorisation without operational limitations, giving the company full maintenance capabilities for the A350 for the first time. The […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 Sept
I fly SWISS' new A350 first class Suite Plus from Zurich to Boston, testing the double suite, dine-on-demand menu, and Wi-Fi to see if it lives up to the hype.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig13 Sept
The Night Watch flew on September 4 and 10 and is expected to join the Dutch carrier later this month, becoming the first of 22 A350-900s
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier11 SeptIberia has obtained approval allowing the company’s heavy maintenance division to carry out heavy maintenance on the entire Airbus A350 fleet. For the first time, the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) has granted this authorization without limitations, giving Iberia comprehensive maintenance capabilities for the A350. This achievement follows two years of work during...
Airbus has secured eight new orders for its soon-to-launch A350 freighter from an unnamed customer, bringing the total number of orders for the aircraft to 115 from at least 14 customers. The deal comes as the airframer prepares to begin flight testing the model later this year. Order Secured Ahead of Test Flight Campaign The […]
Travel Radar•Manahil Chaudhary11 Sept
The 787 and A350 are becoming even more competitive with one another.
