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STORIES Jan 28, 2026 Why British Airways BA274 Braved the Atlantic After Losing a Tire Aviation investigators and social media sleuths are today, January 28, 2026, dissecting a remarkable trans-Atlantic crossing that saw a British Airways widebody aircraft shed a main landing-gear wheel shortly after takeoff Read More →
ROUTES Jan 06, 2026 Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast Push Starlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering Failure A Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 was immobilised on a primary runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a critical steering malfunction during its arrival from Doha. Read More →
NEWS Dec 24, 2025 No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First Class In a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins. Read More →
NEWS Dec 23, 2024 Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Second Airbus A350-1000 Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia's national carrier, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350-1000, registered as ET-BAX. This advanced aircraft is powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, further solidifying the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet. Read More →
NEWS Nov 08, 2024 Ethiopian Airlines Launches Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000 Service to Lagos Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first Airbus A350-1000 service to Lagos, Nigeria, marking a notable achievement as the first African airline to operate this advanced aircraft. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 08, 2024 Smoking in the Sky Smoking in some places was allowed on airplanes until the early-2000s. Legislation and rules now prohibit it, which can land you with harsh legal action if caught. What rules against smoking exist in 2024? Read More →
NEWS Feb 22, 2024 Airbus Showcases A350-1000 Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Singapore Airshow Airbus showcased its A350-1000 aircraft, powered by a 35% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), at the Singapore Airshow. The company showed refueling on February 18 at Changi Airport (SIN) by pumping 12.8 tons (11.6 metric tons) of a 35% blend of SAF and conventional jet-A fuel into the widebody. Read More →
NEWS Feb 19, 2024 Singapore Airshow Takes Flight Without Boeing as Airbus and Comac Seize the Spotlight The biennial Singapore Airshow has taken flight but is missing a notable attendee. Boeing has not displayed any commercial aircraft at the event, opening the door for competitors Airbus and now Comac to steal much of the spotlight. Read More →
NEWS Jan 12, 2024 Delta Air Lines Confirms New Order for the Airbus A350-1000 Delta Air Lines has never been vocal about the new aircraft it plans to procure to replace its aging widebody aircraft, specifically the Boeing 767s. However, Delta has revealed its future plans after confirming an order for the Airbus A350-1000. Read More →