United launches Economy Plus seats with extra elbow room
United announced a row of Economy Plus seats on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with extra elbow room and access to a shared table across an open middle seat. This...
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United Ordered 45 A350s… Then Walked Away
Earlier this year, United Airlines signaled the removal of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft type from its order book. As per the SEC or Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing, this decision was made on the basis that the engine manufacturer for the aircraft type had breached a contract. So in this video, we take a look at how a contract dispute between United Airlines and Rolls-Royce has placed one of the airline industry’s longest-running aircraft orders in doubt, why a $175 million payment is now at the center of a legal battle, and how the future of 45 Airbus A350s suddenly became uncertain.
Lufthansa’s Awaits First Airbus A350-1000 Arrival in Anniversary Livery
Lufthansa's seventh aircraft with the blue special anniversary livery, an Airbus A350-1000 registered D-AIFA, is scheduled to be transferred to Munich this fall.
AviationSource News•Len Varley15 Jul
Why United Airlines Doesn't Want Its Airbus A320s Anymore
United is retiring its aging Airbus A320s in favor of fuel-efficient A321neos, boosting capacity, cutting costs, and modernizing passenger experience.
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Riyadh Air Holds Talks with Airbus and Boeing for Widebody Jets
Riyadh Air is holding talks with both Airbus and Boeing about purchasing widebody aircraft. The carrier has just begun its domestic and international operations and is seeking additional jets to meet its travel demand. About Riyadh Air The newly launched Riyadh Air is a Saudi flag carrier with its main hub at Riyadh’s King Khalid […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas14 Jul
Lufthansa’s 1st A350-1000, 700th Airbus Jet Arrives With Striking 100 Years Livery
Lufthansa's first A350-1000 has arrived with a special 100th anniversary livery, but how much paint does this livery use?
Why Emirates Is Cannibalizing Its Own Airbus A380s To Keep The Rest Flying Until 2041
Here's why Emirates is retiring some A380s to continue flying others.
Lufthansa debuts first A350-1000 with special anniversary livery
Lufthansa is preparing to welcome its first Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft that carries added significance beyond its size. …
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim14 JulAN
European Defense Giants Forge Bliksem EXO Consortium to Build Space-Based Missile Interceptor
AviationNews – Heavyweights Airbus, Thales, Safran, Destinus, and MBDA have signed an official letter of intent to jointly develop Europe’s first sovereign exo-atmospheric interceptor system...
United Airlines Invents Euro-Business: Sells It As Economy Plus
One row of blocked middle seats will be available on each of the carrier's Airbus A321XLRs.
United Blocking Two Seats On New A321XLR Jets: That’s Probably Bad News
I commend United Airlines for all of its innovation as of late, particularly when it comes to the passenger experience. Along those lines, the airline recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which is the new long range, narrow body jet that’s becoming increasingly popular with airlines.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 JulA
Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 receives special centenary livery
Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 has been unveiled in a special blue livery celebrating the airline’s 100th anniversary. The aircraft, registered D-AIFA and to be named “Deutschland”, is expected to join the airline’s Munich-based fleet this autumn after completing test flights and final acceptance. The A350-1000 will also mark a milestone for the Lufthansa Group as […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban14 JulA
Emirates completes retrofit of 100th aircraft in $5 billion cabin upgrade programme
Emirates has reached a major milestone in its US$5 billion fleet refurbishment programme, completing the retrofit of its 100th widebody aircraft since the project began in November 2022. The airline has fully refurbished 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s, investing 4.4 million labour hours over 44 months to modernise cabin interiors and introduce its […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban14 JulA
Lufthansa Unveils Centenary A350-1000
Lufthansa‘s special anniversary fleet will soon welcome another addition as the airline’s first Airbus A350-1000 has been painted in its centenary livery at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft features a blue fuselage with a white XXL crane and the markings “1926 | 2026” and “100”. A total of 432 litres of blue paint and 246 […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 JulH
DRF commissions new Reiser H145 D3 simulator in Frankfurt
With the commissioning of a new Airbus H145 D3 Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 3, DRF Akademie is expanding its pilot training capabilities. DRF Akademie is among the first organizations to deploy the new system developed by Reiser Simulation and Training. The simulator is located at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) facility in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Setna iO grows teardown portfolio with dual aircraft acquisitions
Setna iO has expanded its aircraft teardown pipeline with the acquisition of an Airbus A320neo airframe and a Boeing 757-300, adding next-generation narrowbody and…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters14 Jul
The Emirates A380 Experience Explained
For many travelers, the Airbus A380 has become more than just another aircraft type. So in this video, we take a look at the real benefits of flying on Emirates’ Airbus A380, how the aircraft’s unique design shapes the passenger experience, and why so many frequent flyers continue to choose it over other modern widebody aircraft.
Why The Airbus A380 Is Perfect For British Airways’ High‑Capacity London Heathrow Routes
The Airbus A380 is not just a relic of the past but a vital asset for British Airways' busiest 2026 routes.
Qantas Trials Begin at New Western Sydney International Airport
A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter became the first cargo aircraft to land at the new Western Sydney International Airport, marking the start of important operational trials.
AviationSource News•Len Varley13 JulA
Corendon flight returns to Brussels after technical issue, passengers criticise lack of communication
A Corendon Airlines flight from Brussels Airport to Hurghada, Egypt, was forced to return to Brussels on Sunday after the crew detected a technical problem shortly after departure. Flight XR5401, operated by Airbus A320 with Lithuanian registration LY-LGA, departed around three hours behind schedule before turning back while over southern Germany. The aircraft landed safely […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 Jul