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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

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AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

2026-06-14T12:16:51.757037-07:00

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350 Unum Aircraft Seating used Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) to refine the outward-facing herringbone design of Unum One into the forward-facing, offset-staggered “Unum Two” seat. The company said key elements from Unum One were carried over to improve privacy and cabin-ready ergonomics in the A350-optimized layout.

2026-06-14T12:16:51.757037-07:00

AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival KLM’s CEO Marjan Rintel says delays to the Airbus A350 freighter program are forcing KLM Cargo to keep aging Boeing 747 freighters in service longer than planned. Separately, KLM is preparing to retire its Airbus A330-200 fleet faster as its first A350 passenger jet is due in August or September.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

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JAL ramps up long-haul operations amid strong demand

2026-06-10T21:13:32.336583-07:00

JAL ramps up long-haul operati

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Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix Emirates’ president says the airline still expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has not seen progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements needed to support the program. Emirates has not ruled out ordering Airbus A350-1000—highlighting an ongoing engine-driven order-risk calculus.

2026-06-09T13:19:01.118842-07:00

Emirates expects first Boeing 777X delivery by June next year amid unresolved Rolls-Royce engine fix

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IndiGo charts an FY30 ramp to 200M passengers: 550-aircraft goal and dual-class long-haul plan from A350s IndiGo says it targets roughly 200 million passengers annually by 2030, backed by a scale-up to a 550+ aircraft fleet and about 3,000 average daily departures. The carrier also plans to introduce a dual-class cabin on its long-haul jets arriving from 2027/2028, signaling a more premium international push.

2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00

IndiGo charts an FY30 ramp to 200M passengers: 550-aircraft goal and dual-class long-haul plan from A350s

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Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause Delta has resumed nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong with a daily Airbus A350-900, after an eight-year absence. The relaunch brings back Delta’s full cabin lineup—including four cabin classes—and adds 3,850 seats per week on the route, positioning Hong Kong as Delta’s key Asia hub gateway via LAX.

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause

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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

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