
How A Quiet Airbus A350 Redesign Solved The Paint Problem That Sparked Qatar Airways' $2 Billion Lawsuit
Airbus maintained the issue did not risk safety, but got on with updating aircraft behind the scenes

Airbus maintained the issue did not risk safety, but got on with updating aircraft behind the scenes
Driving down John Mewborne Road in Kinston, North Carolina, you’d never guess you were navigating a critical artery of the global aerospace supply chain. Flanked by green pastures and scattered pines, this quiet community of fewer than 20,000 residents is home to a massive manufacturing hub where local professionals build the structural core of the […] The post Airbus Across America: How Kinston, North Carolina supports the A350’s success first appeared on PLANEtalking .

A Cathay Pacific jet operating a long haul flight was intercepted by fighter jets over Hungary, and there are more questions than answers as of now as to how the plane ”lost contact” with air traffic control.

A Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets after briefly…
The A350 will replace the current Boeing 777 operating the flight. The deployment of the additional A350 on flights EK648/649 will double the number of daily flights with Premium Economy...
Thai Airways International (THAI) has launched direct flights between Bangkok and Amsterdam, reopening a key connection between Thailand and the Netherlands after the inaugural service departed on 1 July 2026 from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airline now operates daily non-stop flights between the two cities, offering seven weekly frequencies with the Airbus A350-900. The service operates […]
Airbus’ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of June 2026 have been published as shown below. June 2026 deliveries: 89 deliveries to 49 customers 9 A220-300 34 A320neo 39 A321neo 6 A350-900 1 A350-1000 (to Qatar Airways, as featured in the above picture) June 2026 gross orders: 71: 21 A320neo (2 for Scoot, […]

Delta Air Lines is adding a new long-haul powerhouse. The A350-1000 will bring more capacity, range, and premium travel options.
STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first specially painted aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver, at Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. Designed by renowned Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, the airline describes the aircraft as the world’s largest flying canvas and its first-ever special livery. The aircraft features Sorayama’s signature liquid-metal aesthetic, combining […]

Vast commonality between Airbus aircraft mean obtaining additional type ratings is easier than normal.

The journey from Venezuela to Vietnam covered over 10,000 miles.
AviationNews – Ethiopian Airlines has caused a stir in the aviation industry by deploying a wide-body Airbus A350-900 on an ultra-short route between Geneva and...

Emirates is introducing a third daily flight between Dubai and Phuket, operated by its new Airbus A350, offering travelers greater choice and extending its award-winning Premium Economy experience in Thailand. The additional flight frequency to Phuket complements the airline’s existing schedule and provides much-needed capacity to meet the deep tourism appeal and surge in summer travel demand from Europe and the Middle East/GCC. Customers can look forward to Emirates’ award-winning Premium Economy experience, complete with extra legroom and curated amenities, elevated dining, and more.

Airbus delivered the second A350-1000 with the eye-catching “Airsorayama” livery to Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines. “Silver Sorayama” (registration…
B-58553 departed Toulouse on July 4th, heading to its home base in Taipei, Taiwan. Two new colors have emerged from the AIRSORAYAMA project, with Pantone translating acclaimed Japanese artist Hajime...

Taiwan's premium carrier STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000, registered as B-58553, at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France.

Together with the airline’s flagship A380 currently serving the route daily, passengers travelling from Taiwan can now enjoy Emirates’ complete best-in-class products and world-class service. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter,...

On July 1st, Emirates’ third daily service landed at Cape Town International Airport, marking the first arrival of flight EK778. This also marks the debut of the airline’s A350 in...
Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport at 18:05 yesterday, marking the first arrival of flight EK778. This also marks the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa. The A350 is the newest aircraft type to join Emirates’ all widebody fleet, introducing the latest in-flight experience. […]

Thai Airways has resumed direct daily flights between Bangkok and Amsterdam after a 28-year hiatus, reinstating a route…