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British Airways A350-1000 Loses Rear Wheel on Las Vegas Takeoff, Continues to London and Lands Safely

An Airbus A350-1000 (G‑XWBN) operating British Airways BA274 lost a right rear main-landing-gear wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas (LAS) on 26 January 2026. The aircraft continued to London Heathrow and landed safely after a nine hour 17 minute flight; the separation was captured on video.

2026-01-28T02:39:09.115258-08:00

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Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

2026-01-27T15:58:51.305825-08:00

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus' big push, PLA J‑10 aerobatics and an Indo‑Pacific defence showcase

2026-01-27T13:12:51.290640-08:00

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Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

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British Airways A350-1000 Loses Rear Wheel on Las Vegas Takeoff, Continues to London and Lands Safely An Airbus A350-1000 (G‑XWBN) operating British Airways BA274 lost a right rear main-landing-gear wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas (LAS) on 26 January 2026. The aircraft continued to London Heathrow and landed safely after a nine hour 17 minute flight; the separation was captured on video.

2026-01-28T02:39:09.115258-08:00

British Airways A350-1000 Loses Rear Wheel on Las Vegas Takeoff, Continues to London and Lands Safely

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Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth Delta has placed a firm order for 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330‑900s and 15 A350‑900s — to modernize its international fleet and support expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific. The deal raises Delta’s Airbus widebody fleet to 55 A330neos and 79 A350s and follows a recent agreement for 30 Boeing 787s.

2026-01-27T15:58:51.305825-08:00

Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus' big push, PLA J‑10 aerobatics and an Indo‑Pacific defence showcase The Singapore Airshow runs Feb 3–8, 2026, with Airbus mounting a major regional campaign — including an A350‑1000 aerial demonstration and multiple platform displays — while military highlights (China’s Bayi team with seven J‑10s and Malaysia’s Su‑30MKM) frame the event as an Indo‑Pacific strategic showcase.

2026-01-27T13:12:51.290640-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus' big push, PLA J‑10 aerobatics and an Indo‑Pacific defence showcase

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Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection On 24 January a Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) arriving from Manila suffered a tailstrike during a very-low go-around at Changi Airport, touched down safely on a second approach and has been grounded and parked for inspection as authorities investigate damage.

2026-01-26T11:25:24.889612-08:00

Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection

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Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output Lars Wagner, Airbus’s incoming commercial aircraft CEO, signalled support for developing a stretched A220 while prioritising production stability and engine durability. He also wants significantly higher A350 widebody output to help meet demand as Airbus closed 2025 with 793 deliveries and a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft.

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

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EgyptAir: A350 deliveries and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming the carrier EgyptAir CEO Captain Ahmed Adel says the carrier’s incoming A350s and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming long‑haul capacity, passenger experience and network connectivity. He described the combined fleet and infrastructure upgrades as central to revitalising the national flag carrier and accelerating its modernization plans.

2026-01-22T20:19:17.473805-08:00

EgyptAir: A350 deliveries and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming the carrier

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SWISS to deploy A350-900 with 'SWISS Senses' on Zurich–Seoul from 29 March 2026 Swiss International Air Lines will replace A340-300 equipment on its Zurich–Seoul Incheon service with an Airbus A350-900 from 29 March 2026. The change introduces the carrier's new 'SWISS Senses' cabin products and services on the route; the update was filed in reservations.

2026-01-22T12:15:42.989600-08:00

SWISS to deploy A350-900 with 'SWISS Senses' on Zurich–Seoul from 29 March 2026

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Air Europa formalises firm order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to renew long‑haul fleet Air Europa has formalised a firm order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s, presented at FITUR, as it accelerates a long‑haul fleet renewal. The widebodies will underpin a step‑change in capacity, fuel efficiency and sustainability across the carrier's long‑haul network.

2026-01-22T10:51:43.994213-08:00

Air Europa formalises firm order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to renew long‑haul fleet

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British Airways A350-1000 Loses Rear Wheel on Las Vegas Takeoff, Continues to London and Lands Safely

Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus' big push, PLA J‑10 aerobatics and an Indo‑Pacific defence showcase

Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

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