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CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi Outlines Australia Strategy with A350-1000

Kurt Hofmann — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:13:45 +0000

Turkish Airlines plans to operate a dedicated configured Airbus A350-1000 fleet on its Australian network. Speaking with CEO Talks on board the airline's inaugural flight from Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi said the airline expects to receive its first Airbus A350-1000 in the future. "When we receive the aircraft, we will start the first nonstop flights to Sydney. Four or five of our ordered Airbus A350-1000 will be modified for Australian routes,” the CEO […]

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Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350

Sam Chui — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:04:05 +0000

Video Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimizing operational efficiency. Emirates A350 Business Class Business […]

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Unveiling Ethiopian Airlines First Airbus A350-1000

Sharad Ranabhat — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:15:50 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines has recently taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. Since then, the brand-new aircraft has been introduced on several routes within Africa, Europe, and the Middle East as part of its promotional flights. The African carrier plans to deploy the aircraft on key intercontinental routes, including Washington-Dulles, once a second A350-1000 joins the fleet in December. “We are thrilled to welcome the Airbus A350-1000 to our fleet, solidifying our position as leaders in aviation technology. This aircraft embodies […]

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What’s Going on with Scandinavian Airlines? A350 Polar Flight

Sam Chui — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:03:26 +0000

I traveled on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350 Polar flight from Los Angeles to Copenhagen. We encountered the spectacular northern light. Can the “new” SAS make it this time after being out of bankruptcy? Starting my journey from Los Angeles International Airport, all 8 LAX terminals are joined together by an internal walkway so you can transit easily across terminals. I visited the Air France lounge briefly before taking my first SAS A350 flight. SAS pioneered the Polar route which […]

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Cathay Pacific Grounds A350 Fleet Following Engine Failure

Sharad Ranabhat — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:41:48 +0000

Cathay Pacific temporarily grounded its Airbus A350 fleet for inspections after an engine component failure during takeoff on a flight to Zurich. The Airbus A350-1000 with registration B-LXI was operating flight CX383 from Hong Kong to Zurich. However, the aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff and returned to Hong Kong after dumping fuel over the sea for around 30 minutes to the southeast of the airport, as reported by FlightRadar24. Following the in-flight return on 2nd September, Cathay Pacific […]

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Emirates Announces New Retrofitted B777 Destinations + A350 Delay

Sharad Ranabhat — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:49:22 +0000

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its refurbished Boeing 777s entering service on August 11, 2024. The refurbished B777s, featuring a new Business Class and a Premium Economy Cabin, will initially fly to Geneva, followed by Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels. The first retrofitted Boeing 777 will be ready by August, following a comprehensive interior overhaul that begins on July 1. Following the addition of the Premium Economy cabin, the Emirates Boeing 777-300/ER will offer […]

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Emirates Announces First 9 Destinations to Join its A350 Network

Sam Chui — Mon, 06 May 2024 05:25:08 +0000

Emirates has today announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences. These first 10 Emirates A350 aircraft will offer three cabin classes, with 32 next-generation Business Class seats, 21 seats in Premium Economy, and 259 […]

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Delta Air Lines Orders 20 Airbus A350-1000s

Sharad Ranabhat — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:34:54 +0000

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350-1000s, becoming the first US airline to order the aircraft type. This agreement also includes options for an additional 20 Airbus wide-body aircraft. Delta’s A350-1000s will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, a more powerful variant of the engine that operates on the A350-900. It has already entered into an agreement with Rolls Royce to service the XWB-97 engines. The first of these A350-1000s is expected to […]

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Update JAL516: Japan Coast Guard Aircraft Not Cleared for Takeoff

Sharad Ranabhat — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:55:29 +0000

Japanese authorities have reported that the Japan Airlines Airbus A350 that collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at Tokyo Haneda airport was cleared to land. However, the turboprop was only cleared to taxi to a hold short point. The JAL Airbus A350-900 with registration flight JA13XJ was performing flight JL516 from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo (HND) with 379 passengers and crew members on board the aircraft. Whereas, the Coast Guard Bombardier DHC-8-300 with the registration code JA722A was supposed to […]

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