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Air India A350 diverts to Shannon from New York after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly noise

An Air India Airbus A350 on a New York–New Delhi flight diverted to Shannon after passengers and crew reported severe floorboard vibrations and an unidentified belly‑section noise while cruising at about 33,000 ft. The aircraft landed in Ireland for inspection; the cause remains unexplained.

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

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China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review China Airlines has cut its commitments for Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft as it conducts a comprehensive fleet strategy review. The move signals a reassessment of capacity growth, delivery timing and fleet composition as the carrier re-evaluates order fulfilment and capital allocation.

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

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Air India A350 diverts to Shannon from New York after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly noise An Air India Airbus A350 on a New York–New Delhi flight diverted to Shannon after passengers and crew reported severe floorboard vibrations and an unidentified belly‑section noise while cruising at about 33,000 ft. The aircraft landed in Ireland for inspection; the cause remains unexplained.

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

Air India A350 diverts to Shannon from New York after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly noise

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027 Atlas Air has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the type. The U.S. cargo carrier—long an all‑Boeing operator—selected the A350F over the Boeing 777‑8F, with first deliveries due 2H 2027.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 54 and registering 28 new orders. Persistent engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 completion delays are straining output and put the manufacturer's 870‑aircraft delivery goal for 2026 at risk.

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

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Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins Air Canada has transferred the first of 45 reconfigured Boeing 737‑8 (MAX 8) jets to its leisure unit Air Canada Rouge, marking the start of a broad narrowbody fleet reshuffle and a Rouge cabin renewal that aligns interiors with the mainline brand; remaining transfers are due by year‑end.

2026-03-05T22:07:43.018654-08:00

Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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Air India A350 diverts to Shannon from New York after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly noise

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

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