TAP Air Portugal is introducing a new lightweight aircraft paint technology across its fleet as part of its strategy to improve operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint. Following successful trials on two Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline will gradually roll out AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings’ Aerobase UPD paint system fleet-wide. The new formulation reduces the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JulAirbus has successfully completed the longest development flight ever performed by an A350-1000ULR, as part of the flight-test programme for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, which will introduce non-stop services from Australia to Europe and North America from 2027. The specially instrumented test aircraft, MSN707, flew from Toulouse to Melbourne on 23 July before returning a few […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul
A closer look at Emirates' fleet strategy and how it differs from other airlines.
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.
Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik28 JulAviationNews – British leisure airline Jet2 has formally selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power a further order of 54 Airbus A320neo family aircraft as...
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 operation when an aircraft operated by the French Air and Space Force (FASF) dropped fire retardant over raging wildfires in France’s southwest on Jun. 25, 2026. The […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam28 Jul
The A380 is one of the world's most expensive aircraft to operate, with most airlines seeking to transition to more fuel-efficient jets.
At Farnborough Airshow 2026, Airbus unveiled detailed plans for the next stage of wing evolution as key staff…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux28 JulQANTAS Airways made this announcement on July 24, 2026 (now updated): The Airbus A350-1000ULR set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel will land on Australian soil for the first time on July 24, as the flight test campaign for Project Sunrise reaches a major milestone. The first A350-1000ULR to take to the skies touched down in Melbourne on Friday […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Jul
Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 Jul
Alejandro of Simple Flying goes over the 3 types of seating inside United's brand new Airbus A321XLR.
A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Maine on July 27,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim28 Jul
Airbus has completed a 24-hour long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft after landing back in Toulouse…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux28 Jul
The latest updates on the Airbus' next flagship jet.
A very different design.
A routine flight from Zurich to New York turned into a harrowing experience when smoke began filling the business class cabin of a SWISS Airbus A330.
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 registered HB-JHK, operating Flight LX16 from Zurich to New York JFK, diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on Monday after the crew reported a cockpit fire. The aircraft landed safely at around midday following the precautionary diversion. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the runway was […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban27 JulQantas will use the ultra-long-range type to connect the east coast of Australia with London, New York, and other far-off destinations.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile27 Jul
The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 were developed using different design philosophies, and the contrast is particularly clear in their wings.
AviationNews – A specially equipped Airbus A350-1000ULR test aircraft has landed on Australian soil for the first time. The long-haul prototype touched down in Melbourne...