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• Aaron Bailey
An Air France A350 departing Los Angeles International Airport made an unauthorized left turn, intersecting the climb path of an American Airlines A321. The aircraft narrowly avoided a collision, according to reports; the articles provide no further details about the cause or any investigation.
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An Air France A350 departing Los Angeles International Airport made an unauthorized left turn, intersecting the climb path of an American Airlines A321. The aircraft narrowly avoided a collision, according to reports; the articles provide no further details about the cause or any investigation.
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Airbus reported 74 deliveries in October, taking its 2026 total to 621, and is targeting 259 aircraft in November and December to meet its goal of around 870. Boeing likely delivered about 32 737 Max jets, its lowest monthly total in almost a year. Airbus also lifted net orders above 1,300, driven by leasing-company commitments.
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Singapore Airlines has unveiled new first, business, premium economy and economy cabins, with installations planned from 2027 on Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 777-9s. The airline also disclosed the 777-9 configuration and said it does not expect to retrofit its A380 fleet, whose 12 aircraft were upgraded between 2018 and 2023.
The first serial A350-900 left Airbus’ Toulouse production halls in November 2014 and entered service with Qatar Airways two months later. The cluster examines the prospect of a larger A350, but the supplied article information does not establish whether Airbus plans to develop one.
Discover Airlines confirmed it will introduce its first Airbus A350-900 in June 2027. The announcement sets a date for the German carrier’s entry of the widebody into its fleet, but the statement cited in the report provides no details on aircraft numbers or planned routes.
Aircalin plans to begin operating Airbus A350s on services to Australia. The report identifies the aircraft type and destination market, but does not specify when the change will begin or which routes and frequencies will use the A350.
Airbus is assessing the case for extending its A350 airliner, according to the article. The available information does not specify a proposed variant, development timeline or decision, leaving the potential scope of the study unclear.
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