Airbus A350 News

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Boeing slips to a $428M Q2 net loss as Airbus profit doubles—while A350F and A400M milestones stay in focus

General Dynamics beat Q2 2026 forecasts as Gulfstream deliveries rose to 41 and Aerospace revenue climbed 15.1%. Boeing reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $428M (-$0.67/share) on $24.6B revenue, alongside a record $715B order backlog. Airbus more than doubled Q2 profit on stronger commercial deliveries and defense performance, reiterating its full-year outlook as the A350 freighter’s first flight appears pushed to “before year-end” and A400M momentum looks “good.”

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SriLankan Airlines orders six A330-300s and four A350-900s; Philippine Airlines adds third A350-1000 to long-haul fleet

SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.

FlightGlobal

Trent XWB-97 sets the benchmark for civil engine utilization, averaging 13+ operating hours per day

The Trent XWB-97 is described as the most highly utilised civil engine in service, powering aircraft that average more than 13 hours per day. That deployment footprint underscores both the long-haul duty cycle and operator confidence in day-to-day performance.

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Airbus A350-1000ULR begins Qantas “Project Sunrise” testing in Australia after first flight to Melbourne

Airbus’ specially equipped A350-1000ULR prototype has touched down in Australia for the first time after a ~19-hour non-stop flight from Toulouse, then returned via a transpacific route as testing continues. The ultra-long-haul program is building toward planned Qantas deliveries tied to world-record nonstop service attempts.

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Airbus launches first nonstop A350-1000ULR test flight for Qantas Project Sunrise: Toulouse to Melbourne

Airbus has kicked off a first nonstop certification test flight of the A350-1000ULR, departing Toulouse for Melbourne to validate ultra-long-range systems for Qantas’s Project Sunrise. The test—running roughly 20+ hours and targeting an approximately 17,000-kilometer flight profile—includes onboard checks such as aft fuel tank performance and operational capability.

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Airbus launches €5.0bn ($5.7bn) share buyback and targets near-doubling of profits by 2029

Airbus announced a €5bn share buyback program over three years, starting later this year, alongside higher mid-term targets. The company projects EBIT of €12bn–€13bn in 2029 versus €7.1bn in 2025, aiming to nearly double profits as supply chains ease and jet output rises.

FlightGlobal

Airbus commercial chief Lars Wagner pushes for 2024 decision on higher A350 production rate

Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner says strong demand—and the possibility of further “stretch”—are increasing pressure for Airbus to offer earlier slot allocation for A350 twinjets. He is pressing for a decision this year to raise the A350’s production rate above the current target.

Reuters

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Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce engine push: Airbus seeks more Pratt power for 2027; Somon Air picks Trent 1000; Rolls-Royce fund

Airbus says it is pressing Pratt & Whitney for more engines for 2027 while expecting any shortfall to be met via CFM. Somon Air signed with Rolls-Royce for four Trent 1000 XE engines to power two Boeing 787s. Separately, Rolls-Royce awarded a £100m+ Bristol facility contract and advanced GCAP engine design reviews toward ground testing.