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STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, becomes 11th global operator

STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350‑1000, the opening ship of an 18‑aircraft A350‑1000 order, making the carrier the 11th global operator of the type. The new flagship widebody expands STARLUX's long‑haul reach from Taipei and complements an MOU for additional A350‑900s.

2026-01-06T09:25:05.277862-08:00

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Airbus widebody range reviewed: How the A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000 fit airline strategies

2026-01-06T11:07:28.231103-08:00

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Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines

2026-01-06T00:25:41.591207-08:00

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Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

2026-01-06T09:39:27.579405-08:00

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Airbus widebody range reviewed: How the A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000 fit airline strategies Airbus enters 2026 with a defined widebody lineup — the A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000. This analysis shows how each type addresses different airline strategies: cost‑efficient medium‑long haul replacement, flexible long‑range capacity, and high‑density premium routes, influencing fleet, network planning, and operating economics.

2026-01-06T11:07:28.231103-08:00

Airbus widebody range reviewed: How the A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000 fit airline strategies

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Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter Cathay Pacific has kicked off a year‑long "80 Years Together" anniversary, unveiling its classic "lettuce leaf" retro livery on an Airbus A350 and confirming the scheme will be applied to a Boeing 747 freighter. The carrier says two retrojets will appear across its long‑haul network during celebrations.

2026-01-06T09:39:27.579405-08:00

Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

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STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, becomes 11th global operator STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350‑1000, the opening ship of an 18‑aircraft A350‑1000 order, making the carrier the 11th global operator of the type. The new flagship widebody expands STARLUX's long‑haul reach from Taipei and complements an MOU for additional A350‑900s.

2026-01-06T09:25:05.277862-08:00

STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, becomes 11th global operator

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STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, expands A350-1000 backlog to 18 STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 (registration B-58551, MSN 761) in Toulouse and the jet is en route to Taipei Taoyuan. The carrier has firmed an order for 10 more A350-1000s, adding to eight on order and taking its A350-1000 backlog to 18 aircraft.

2026-01-06T00:25:47.392557-08:00

STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, expands A350-1000 backlog to 18

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Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines Airbus is retargeting A220 marketing toward regional carriers to boost sales of the A220-500 and other variants, shifting the aircraft’s positioning away from its original Bombardier C Series messaging to emphasize regional operations and fleet-fit as the programme seeks new orders.

2026-01-06T00:25:41.591207-08:00

Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines

Leeham News

Airbus repositions A220 for regional carriers with high‑density variant Airbus is repositioning the A220 toward regional carriers and short‑haul operations, introducing a high‑density variant and reframing marketing to drive sales in regional markets. The campaign repackages the type's origins as Bombardier's C Series to emphasize capacity and economics for dense regional routes and leasing/wet‑lease opportunities.

2026-01-06T00:25:41.097685-08:00

Airbus repositions A220 for regional carriers with high‑density variant

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Qatar Airways A350-1000 immobilised at Heathrow after nose‑gear steering failure A Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 arriving from Doha was immobilised on runway 27L at London Heathrow on 4 January 2026 after a nose‑gear steering malfunction. The aircraft remained stuck on the runway for about 30 minutes while crews assessed the fault and worked to clear the aircraft.

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Qatar Airways A350-1000 immobilised at Heathrow after nose‑gear steering failure

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A330-900neo vs Boeing 787-9: lower capital cost, near‑787 economics for many long‑haul routes Airbus's A330-900neo achieves operating economics close to the Boeing 787-9 while requiring substantially lower capital outlay, producing a more attractive cost-per-seat on many long‑haul routes. The analysis argues carriers should reconsider upgauge and fleet-planning choices where range and mission profile don't demand 787 performance.

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A330-900neo vs Boeing 787-9: lower capital cost, near‑787 economics for many long‑haul routes

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STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000, becomes 11th global operator

Airbus widebody range reviewed: How the A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000 fit airline strategies

Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines

Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

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