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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise up to 122 widebodies and target global freight hub

Riyadh Air has launched Riyadh Cargo, a cargo division designed to monetise belly and auxiliary lift from its planned fleet of up to 122 Boeing 787s and Airbus A350-1000s. The unit will scale with the carrier’s long-haul network to compete in global air‑freight markets and support Saudi hub ambitions.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

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Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes

2026-01-20T02:16:20.568782-08:00

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Lufthansa adds A320neo and A350‑900 to 100th‑anniversary livery fleet

2026-01-19T11:50:44.177802-08:00

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Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise up to 122 widebodies and target global freight hub Riyadh Air has launched Riyadh Cargo, a cargo division designed to monetise belly and auxiliary lift from its planned fleet of up to 122 Boeing 787s and Airbus A350-1000s. The unit will scale with the carrier’s long-haul network to compete in global air‑freight markets and support Saudi hub ambitions.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise up to 122 widebodies and target global freight hub

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Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes Edelweiss will refit its Airbus A350-900 fleet with a new cabin replacing the LATAM-derived interior, adding premium suites, expanded legroom and Premium Economy, 4K seatback screens and Starlink broadband throughout. The airline has four A350s in service (introduced 2025) and expects two more deliveries by year-end.

2026-01-20T02:16:20.568782-08:00

Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes

Air Data News

Lufthansa adds A320neo and A350‑900 to 100th‑anniversary livery fleet Lufthansa has expanded its 100th‑anniversary fleet by repainting an A320neo and an A350‑900 in the centennial livery. Rolled out from paint shops in Norwich and Châteauroux, the two aircraft join the repainted Boeing 787‑9 “Berlin” and are due to enter service in early 2026.

2026-01-19T11:50:44.177802-08:00

Lufthansa adds A320neo and A350‑900 to 100th‑anniversary livery fleet

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Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service Philippine Airlines has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000 — the carrier's new flagship — as it targets expanded long‑haul capacity to North America. The arrival, timed with the airline's 85th anniversary, positions the A350-1000 at the centre of PAL's transpacific service plans.

2026-01-19T01:43:12.451215-08:00

Philippine Airlines debuts A350-1000 flagship to expand North America long‑haul service

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STARLUX launches Taipei–Phoenix nonstop A350 service — its fifth U.S. destination STARLUX began three‑times‑weekly nonstop Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)–Phoenix (PHX) flights with an A350, marking its fifth U.S. destination. The service expands STARLUX’s transpacific footprint alongside LAX, ONT, SFO and SEA and places it in direct competition with China Airlines’ recent PHX launch.

2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00

STARLUX launches Taipei–Phoenix nonstop A350 service — its fifth U.S. destination

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United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition United is converting 56 Boeing 787-9s into larger 787-10s as it confronts a GE–Rolls engine fight, parts shortages for engines on its oldest 777s, and rising competitive pressure from Airbus A350s. The move is part of broader late‑decade widebody transformation options to meet ambitious growth targets.

2026-01-15T17:06:58.843459-08:00

United converts 56 Boeing 787-9s into 787-10s amid GE–Rolls engine dispute, 777 spares squeeze and looming A350 competition

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Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type Airbus is actively pitching the A350 to Brazilian carriers after the country’s two largest long‑haul operators removed the type from their fleets. The manufacturer says the A350 still fits Brazil’s market needs and is exploring new sales, lease or used‑aircraft options to regain presence.

2026-01-15T09:13:08.554502-08:00

Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type

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Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi An Air India A350-900 was grounded at Delhi after a loose cargo container was ingested into its right-hand engine while taxiing in dense fog, causing substantial engine damage. The aircraft had returned from flight AI101; India’s DGCA has opened a probe and the carrier warned of potential service disruptions.

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise up to 122 widebodies and target global freight hub

Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes

Lufthansa adds A320neo and A350‑900 to 100th‑anniversary livery fleet

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

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