Qantas significantly increased firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into domestic service in September.
A French aviation safety agency investigation reveals shortcomings in Airbus’ upgraded radio and audio system as EASA requires retrofits and interim procedures.
Four years after announcing its plan to acquire Asiana Airlines, Korean Air has secured clearance for full integration of South Korea’s two largest carriers.
CMA CGM Air Cargo has confirmed it will be the launch operator for the Airbus A350F freighter, which is due to enter into service in the second half of 2027.
Swiss International Air Lines outlined its first Airbus A350-900 route while presenting the first and business-class seats for its “Swiss Senses” cabin concept.
Swiss’ new A350-900s will be delivered with the new Swiss Senses cabin installed; the cabin concept will be gradually extended to its A330-300s and 777-300ERs.
A Swiss executive outlined further details of the airline's widebody fleet strategy during a visit to Toulouse to assess the flag carrier's first Airbus A350.
The trend of LCCs adding widebody aircraft to their fleet mix continues to strengthen in the Asia-Pacific region, but the concept has stalled elsewhere.
China Airlines is securing additional Airbus A350-900s and A321neos to enhance operational flexibility amid delivery delays of new Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
China Eastern plans to launch a Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route from December 2025, reestablishing a nonstop air link between New Zealand and Argentina.
Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.
