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July 29, 2026
Airbus completed one of the most important tests in the A350-1000ULR program, flying the longest flight ever made by an aircraft in the family. The test aircraft MSN707 completed a mission of…
The Portuguese government is preparing to sell off up to 49.9% of the airline.
German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake
Airbus is evaluating stretched variants of the A220 regional jet and A350 widebody, though it’s still undisclosed when it could decide whether to launch both aircraft. Rolls-Royce is also…
What can replace the superjumbo?
In three months, Canada's largest airline will launch a brand-new route... with flights increasing already. See more here!
Passengers on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Shanghai were in for quite the ride last week after they ended up trapped on one of the airline’s Airbus A380 superjumbos for up to 24 hours, on a…
Why do aircraft made by Boeing feature slightly different noses to those made by Airbus?
Only the A380 has the capability to make an onboard shower economically feasible.
Air France teams up with chef Yves Camdeborde to revamp the dining offer in its long-haul lounges at Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Before setting a new endurance record, the first Airbus A350-1000ULR built for Qantas completed its maiden long-haul proving flight from... Read More »
Airbus Vs. Boeing The Boeing vs Airbus rivalry has shaped modern aviation, with each company taking unique approaches to design, technology, and passenger experience. According to Bristol…
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000 as the carrier continues building out its… The post Philippine Airlines welcomes third Airbus A350-1000 aircraft appeared…
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In France, the Dassault name is often associated with very major commercial and industrial successes, both in commercial civil aviation and in combat aircraft…
In times of fleet groundings, few options are left available. Qatar Airways turned to its 'past mistakes' and proved that having a backup is vital.
The A350-1000ULR MSN707, which flew from Airbus’ plant in Toulouse to Melbourne last week, touched down from the return journey on 28 July after 24 hours and 24 minutes in the air, covering a total…
July 28, 2026
Free for nonsubscribers By Howard Hardee July 28, 2026, © Leeham News: Neither half of the global airliner manufacturing duopoly emerged from the Farnborough International Airshow with a totally new…
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Why Delta Air Lines uses a lower-capacity Airbus A350 on its longest Atlanta–Johannesburg flight—and why fewer seats matter.
CharterDesk and Aero Cargo International France (ACI), part of ECS Group, completed a time-critical charter operation transporting two large aircraft engines from Helsinki to Casablanca for Royal…
Airbus's Beluga ST No. 4 joins the Aeroscopia museum in Toulouse alongside the Concorde and the A380.
Olivier Andries highlights long wait for profit as Airbus looks to revise partnership structures for next-generation single-aisle aircraft. Safran chief Olivier Andries insists that any discussion…
Agreement reached with Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Saudia has expanded its codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to…
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR for the Project Sunrise programme reached Toulouse after a nonstop flight of over 23,000 km from Melbourne, marking a new step in the…
Airbus just completed a world record flight, operating from Melbourne to Toulouse non-stop. The flight covered 23,075.92 km in 24 hours, 24 minutes. The post Airbus makes history with the…
Airbus passes the milestone of 10 A320 final assembly lines worldwide, opening its modernised second Toulouse line at the Jean-Luc Lagardère site.
The success of the A350-1000ULR test flight shows the maturity reached by the latest generation of wide-body architecture.
France has deployed the newly-developed firefighting kit aboard the A400M to support the assets suppressing the fires in the country’s southwest. The Airbus A400M conducted its first firefighting…
The A380 is one of the world's most expensive aircraft to operate, with most airlines seeking to transition to more fuel-efficient jets.
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