Airbus Redesigns A350 Over Qatar Airways Disagreement
Recent reports indicate that Airbus has altered the design of the A350 wide-body passenger aircraft’s tail section. The work is being done despite a $2 billion lawsuit filed by Qatar…
Is Airbus’ Flagship Airliner The A350 Worthy To Replace The A380?
Back in 2019, at their annual conference, Airbus officials announced that the A350 would replace the A380 as the company’s premier passenger plane due to financial factors.
The A380…
Airbus Cancels Remaining Qatar’s A350 Order
Airbus cancelled the entire outstanding order for A350 passenger aircraft from Qatar Airways.
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350
Etihad Airways debuted its latest Airbus A350-1000, on a special first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris.
Sustainability50 is here! Etihad Airways adds first Airbus A350 to fleet
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000, registration A6-XWB, on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris
Etihad Cuts Losses, Plans A350 Launch In Q2 2022
In 2021, Etihad Airways saw a reduction in losses thanks to its best-ever year for cargo, and it predicts a comeback in tourism in the spring and summer of 2022.
Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways Order For 2 A350 As Dispute Deepens
A dispute over surface paint has forced Airbus to cancel Qatar Airways’ purchase of two A350-1000 aircraft.
French Bee A350-1000 Will Carry Nearly 480 Passengers
A brand-new Airbus A350-1000 with 480 passenger seats has just arrived at French Bee, the low-cost airline’s that flies long-haul from its hub in Toulouse.
The A350 defects reports is not limited to Qatar Airways
There have been continuous conflicts between Qatar Airways and the manufacturer of its A350 aircraft, Airbus, regarding cosmetic faults, but the problem is not unique to Qatar Airways.
Boeing delays might push Emirates to pursue Airbus A350s
Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has said the Gulf airline might consider speeding deliveries of Airbus SE A350 planes if Boeing Co. fails to deliver the rival 777X model on time.
Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s
Qatar Airways grounded 13 Airbus A350s on Thursday due to fuselages “degrading at an accelerated rate” in the long-range aircraft, escalating a months-long dispute with the European…
Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…
First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet
Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…
SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…
Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show
Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…
“Rationalising and modernising”: Air France–KLM increase A350-900 order
The Air France–KLM Group has announced today that it will be enhancing its fleet by issuing a "firm order" for ten more A350-900s, which will take its total order for the aircraft up to 38.…
Fiji Airways takes receipt of first A350 XWBs in South Pacific
Fiji Airways has unveiled two A350 XWBs as the latest additions to its fleet, becoming the first South Pacific carrier to receive the new wide-body aircraft.
Delivering new levels of fuel…
Touch down in Toronto: British Airways’ new A350 arrives
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to…
BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September.
The airline took delivery…
British Airways’ first A350 touches down at Heathrow
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…
Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s
Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…
China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…
Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.
Qatar Airways A350-1000s: “Proven outstanding reliability and efficiency”
Qatar Airways has revealed it has upgraded its order for five new A350-900s by opting to switch up to five the larger A350-1000 version instead.
Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900
Following the news earlier this week that Lufthansa had invested up to USD 3 billion on the development of its fleet, the German carrier has announced it will be introducing the Airbus…
Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Vietnam Airlines’ receives 12th Airbus A350, the first of its type to wear Skyteam livery
Vietnam Airlines has announced the arrival of its twelfth Airbus A350 this week, the very first aircraft in the series to feature the SkyTeam Alliance livery.
Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).
Thai Airways’ new A350 XWB takes off
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently introduced the Airbus A350 XWB on its non-stop, double-daily route from London to Bangkok at a launch event that was held at…
SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.
The modernisation of…
Hong Kong Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies
Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse.
The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…
Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong
Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…
Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year.
Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
THAI welcomes fifth A350 with “Goodwill Flight”
Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A350 aircraft, which came filled with a cargo of charitable goods for underprivileged children in Thailand's southern…
SIA starts flying A350 to India
Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July.
The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…
Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
Cathay Pacific welcomes “green” A350
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350 aircraft, following a "green" delivery flight that saw the jet's fuel tanks filled with biofuel.
The Asian carrier's 15th…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
国泰航空新增A350飞往温哥华
周二起，国泰航空每星期加开3班来往香港与温哥华的航班，并启用了空中客车的新型Airbus A350-900客机。
国泰航空温哥华来往香港航班，即日起增加至每周17个班次。自2014年空中客车A350系列客机在温哥华首次亮相，新增的国泰香港班次，是A350-900首次在加拿大飞行定期航班。A350客机与竞争对手波音梦想客机（Boeing…
Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
Finnair to take Heathrow A350 XWB service daily
Finnair has confirmed its flagship long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB, will operate a daily service between London Heathrow and Helsinki replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on…
Lufthansa reveals new A350-900
Lufthansa’s new A350-900 has been presented to the public in Munich with a spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar.
A media show with…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
SIA to fly A350 to UK
Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.
Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…
Largest A350 takes to the skies
The largest version of the Airbus A350 aircraft took off for its maiden flight on Thursday.
The aircraft took to the skies above southern France for a test flight that lasted more…
Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350
Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…
Qatar Airways launches London A350 services
Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow arrived in the UK on Sunday, as the airline introduced the state-of-the-art aircraft on the route,…
DAE announces sale and leaseback of three Airbus A350-900 aircraft with Vietnam Airlines
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced it has delivered its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines under a sale and leaseback agreement covering three Airbus…
Airbus takes A350 on Chinese tour
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
China Airlines joins A350 club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
Sichuan Airlines orders Airbus A350s
China's Sichuan Airlines signed an agreement with two leasing companies for four new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The Chengdu-based carrier will take three A350s from AerCap and one from…
THAI postpones A350’s international launch
Thai Airways International (THAI) has delayed the launch of its brand new Airbus A350 on the Bangkok-Melbourne route.
Following a series of short-haul services to Chiang Mai, the…
Vietnam Airlines targets US with new A350 order
Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US.
The national carrier had previously ordered 14…
Cathay’s new A350 fleet spreads wings
Cathay Pacific has deployed its brand new fleet of Airbus A350 on two of its European routes.
The launch of the airline's inaugural A350 flight to Dusseldorf on 1 September 2016…
THAI enters A350 era
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new phase in the national carrier's fleet modernisation strategy.
The…
Finnair expands Heathrow A350XWB services
Finnair has announced that it will operate the flagship Airbus A350XWB aircraft on a fifth service between London Heathrow and Helsinki, replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on that…
空客A350将来中国进行8天巡演
据空中客车（Airbus）表示，A350飞机将于6月25-27日到访北京，拉开中国巡演的序幕。按目前的计划，这架A350将先在北京、上海、广州进行静态展示；之后前往海口、成都做飞行演示。…
Airbus takes A350 on tour of China
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
国泰航空迎来首架A350飞机交付
5月30日，国泰航空公司首架空中客车A350 XWB宽体客机在香港国际机场交付使用，该机将于6月1日执飞首航。这也是大中华地区航空公司中首架交付运营的A350系列客机。…
Cathay Pacific enters A350 era
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new fleet renewal and expansion programme.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down in…
马航再租赁2架全新A350客机
马航（MAB）近日再签署了两架A350-900飞机的租赁协议，与航空租赁公司ALC签署了租赁协议，租期12年。
这项交易是马航去年9月从航空租赁公司租赁4架全新的空客350-900飞机后的选项。
A350飞机由劳斯莱斯Trent XWB-84引擎，将于2018年交付。…
东航购19架波音15架B787-9 20架空客A350-900
波音公司4月28日表示，已与中国东方航空公司正式签署了15架787-9梦想飞机的订单，价值约40亿美元。
另外，不久前东航也和空中客车签署了协议，订购20架A350-900飞机。这是东航首次订购空客A350XWB宽体飞机。
东航表示，这些新飞机将被用来执飞前往欧洲和北美的多条新航线。…
国泰航空首架A350试飞成功
国泰航空（Cathay Pacific）的首架空客A350飞机正式完成了处女航行，并飞至了法国南部上空。
该架飞机现在已经进入了最后的生产阶段，包括机舱的布置，和在正式交付给国泰前进一步的检查和测试。…
Cathay’s first A350 takes to the skies
Cathay Pacific's first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies above southern France.
The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including…
芬兰航空A350抵达香港
芬兰航空近日将一架空客A350客机部署在香港航线。
这架全新客机于本月17日首次抵达香港国际机场，作为亚洲航行的一部分。该飞机还将前往曼谷、新加坡、上海和北京等目的地。
芬兰航空近日接收的新A350飞机和新开通的亚洲航线一起，都是在2020年前扩张亚洲航行网络图计划的一部分。…
Finnair’s new A350 touches down in Hong Kong
Finnair has started deploying its Airbus A350 aircraft to Hong Kong.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Hong Kong International Airport for the first time on Thursday 17 March, as…
新加坡航空首架A350飞机交付
新加坡航空迎来了首架空客A350飞机，进入了一个全新的长线国际航班机队时代。
这架A350-900飞机是新航首批预定的67架中的第一架，新航订购了63架A350飞机，另有20架选择权，其中含7架A350ULR超远程型飞机。
飞机交付仪式在法国图卢兹的空客工厂进行，新航首席执行官吴俊鹏，空客项目总监Didier Evrard，民用航空发动机制造商劳斯莱斯总裁Eric…
Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier.
The new A350-900 aircraft marks the…
Qatar Airways to display A350 at Indian air show
Qatar Airways will exhibit its new Airbus A350 aircraft at the India Aviation 2016 event in Hyderabad this month.
This year's air show, which takes place from 16-20 March, is expected…
Lufthansa to fly new A350 to Delhi
Delhi will become one of the first destinations for Lufthansa's new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German airline has revealed that its first 10 A350s will be based at Munich…
菲律宾航空购12架空客A350
2月17日，空客公司在新加坡航展上宣布，与菲律宾航空签署了12架空客A350-900飞机订单，其中包括6架确认订单和6架意向订单。
菲律宾航空公司总裁兼首席运营官Jaime J. Bautista和空中客车公司总裁兼首席执行官法布里斯·布利叶今天在新加坡航展上共同宣布了上述消息。…
Philippine Airlines selects A350 for long-haul future
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet.
In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…
新加坡航空首架A350展开试飞
新加坡航空的首架 A350-900 已于日前在法国西南部上空完成首次试飞。
这架漆有新加坡航空涂装的飞机，现已进入制造过程的最后阶段，接下來将完成进一步地面测试与试飞，然后将在近期內完成交机。…
SIA’s first A350 takes to the skies
Singapore Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies over southern France.
The aircraft, an A350-900 featuring the airline’s livery, took off…
Qatar Airways connects Philadelphia with A350
Qatar Airways was the first airline to offer a regularly-scheduled A350 service to the United States.
The airline effective 1 January 2016 commenced service from Doha’s Hamad…
Qatar Airways first to fly A350 to US
Qatar Airways recently became the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States.
The airline was the first global launch carrier of the A350 and is the first to fly the…
A350 aircraft makes US debut with Qatar Airways
Airbus' newest long-haul aircraft, the A350, made its debut in the US this week.
Qatar Airways started deploying the new twin-aisle jet on its daily Doha-New York JFK service on…
Finnair reveals first A350 XWB aircraft
The first of Finnair's next-generation Airbus A350 XWB aircraft has been unveiled at a special delivery ceremony at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France.
Finnair is the…
卡塔尔航空开通A350阿德莱德航线
卡塔尔航空近日公布了计划，将开通阿德莱德航线，并将使用最新的空客A350机型。
该航线将从明年5月2日开始执飞。阿德莱德是卡塔尔航空在澳大利亚的第三个目的地，继墨尔本和珀斯之后，前往悉尼的新航线将于2016年3月1日开通。…
Qatar Airways to launch Adelaide flights with new A350
Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Adelaide using its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new direct daily service from Doha will commence on 2 May…
新航A350将执飞阿姆斯特丹
12日，新加坡航空公司（SIA）宣布，新一代的空中巴士A350客机将在明年4月投入运作，首个目的地为阿姆斯特丹。随着新飞机一月份交货，将宣布A350往来的目的地。新航目前已经订购了63架A350客机，并拥有另外20架A350的选购权。…
SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
芬兰航空迎来首架A350飞机
在18日芬兰航空公司的首架A350-900飞机日前在法国图卢兹成功完成首飞，芬兰航空已于近日正式得到了这架飞机的交付，芬兰航空成为欧洲首家接收A350XWB的航空公司，也是世界第三家A350XWB运营商。芬兰航空计划使用A350飞机执飞上海航线，并将在啊未来将航线扩展至北京、香港、曼谷和新加坡。…
Finnair welcomes first A350 and unveils Asian expansion plans
Finnair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new long-haul era for the airline.
The Helsinki-based carrier becomes the first European airline to…
新马航租赁4架全新A350-900客机
新马航（Malaysia Airlines）新签了一份协议，将签订首架空客A350客机。
最近重组成立的新马航和美国的Air Lease Corporation（ALC）签订了协议，新马航将从ALC长期租赁四架全新A350-900飞机。协议里还包括额外租赁两架A350-900和两架A330-900neo飞机的选项。…
Malaysia Airlines to operate new A350s
Malaysia Airlines has signed a new deal that will lead to the arrivals of its first ever Airbus A350 aircraft.
The recently-relaunched national carrier has sealed a contract with…
越南航空迎来首架空客A350飞机 进入航空新纪元
越南航空迎来了首架空客A350飞机的交付，这对其长线航班的运输具有标志性意义。
在不久前对其国际航线飞机的更新换代活动里，越南航空预定了14架空客A350飞机、19架波音787梦想客机，全部都配备最新的机上产品和最现代的机上娱乐系统。…
Vietnam Airlines enters new era with first Airbus A350
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new era of long-haul travel for the national carrier.
In a major revamp of its…
芬兰航空今年将执飞A350 XWB前往上海和北京
今年年底，芬兰航空将接收到19架空客A350 XWB飞机订单的其中4架。
Pekka Vauramo，芬兰航空CEO告诉中国新华社记者，今年得到这些飞机的交付后，将把这A350飞机部署在赫尔辛基至上海、北京、香港和曼谷航线上。…
越南航空首架A350首航
本周，越南航空首架空客A350飞机完成了首趟试飞之旅。
本周，该架飞机在法国南部上空进行了试飞，机身上印有该航空的标志性蓝色、金色和白色的图案。该架飞机现在将进入包括内部装修等工程的最后一部生产步骤，将于今年晚些时候正式交付给越南航空。…
Vietnam Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies
Vietnam Airlines' first new Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its first test flight.
The new long-haul aircraft took to the skies above southern France this week, bearing the…
Philadelphia gets first Qatar Airways A350 in US
Qatar Airways has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the A350 XWB.
The carrier plans to begin operating an A350 on its daily…
Qatar Airways commits A350 XWB to Philadelphia route
Qatar Airways, the global launch customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft.…
Qatar Airways to deploy A350 on Munich route
Qatar Airways has announced it will deploy its new A350 XWB aircraft on the Doha-Munich route on 1 October.
The aircraft will fly the route alongside its existing Boeing 787…
最新A350飞机首次抵达亚洲
世界上最新的长线航行飞机，空客A350，本周一完成了首次飞往亚太地区的航行。
卡塔尔航空最新双走道A350飞机本周一抵达新加坡，成为全球第三个迎来A350飞机的城市，之前此款新飞机已经飞抵过多哈和法兰克福。
抵达新加坡机场时，飞机迎来了传统的水枪欢迎仪式。…
New Airbus A350 arrives in Asia
The world's newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, embarked on its first ever scheduled service to the Asia Pacific region on Monday.
Qatar Airways has deployed the new…
Airline briefs: Finnair offers tickets on inaugural A350 flights, Air France signs MoU with Air Seychelles
Finnair has commenced offering tickets for its inaugural Airbus A350 XWB flights scheduled for October.
The airline, which is the European launch customer for the aircraft, will operate…
芬兰航空全新A350即将飞往亚洲
芬兰航空确定即将把最新装配的空客A350飞机，投入到亚洲长线航程中。
芬兰航空基地位于赫尔辛基，今年晚些时候将开始接收新A350飞机的交付，随之将把新飞机投入到飞往上海、北京、曼谷、香港和新加坡的航班中。本周开始，A350飞机的机票开始对外销售。
“我们很激动能达到这一具有里程碑意义的事件，将A350飞机的使用衔接过度的天衣无缝，”Pekka…
卡塔尔航空第二架A350将起飞
之前卡塔尔航空已使用天空客车A350飞行卡塔尔 －法兰克福。 今日卡塔尔航空宣布决定增加一辆A350飞行同样的航线。
卡塔尔航空也同时宣布将2015年6月到8月使用A350飞行卡塔尔－新加坡航线。
卡塔尔航空A350 客机拥有商务舱和经济舱在内共283 个座位。其中，商务舱36 个座位，布局为1-2-1；经济舱247…
Qatar Airways launches second A350 XWB
Qatar Airways has launched its second A350 XWB, commissioning the aircraft on its Doha-Frankfurt route. The new Airbus joins the airline’s existing A350 aircraft, which has flown to the…
越南航空推出新的空中客车A350
民航资源网2015年3月9日消息：
据悉，越南航空首架A350-900飞机预计将在今年的巴黎航展期间交付，并且在第三季度末期开始执飞河内—巴黎航线。
据悉越南航空共订购10架A350飞机，此前越南航空公布了其A350-900客机的布局，将采用三舱布局，设置商务舱座位29个，豪华经济舱座位45个以及经济舱座位231个，共305个座位。
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Vietnam Airlines unveils A350 livery
Vietnam Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has rolled out of the factory sporting an updated livery.
The new long-haul aircraft features the classic Vietnam Airlines blue and gold…
Qatar Airways’ charts out A350XB route plan
Qatar Airways recently announced the new routes for the A350XB throughout 2015.
The expansion was announced with new routes of Durban, via Johannesburg in South Africa, which will…
Qatar Airways boosts Singapore with new A350
Qatar Airways will launch an additional flight to Singapore this summer, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Commencing on 1 June 2015, the third daily flight will depart Doha at…
A350 makes commercial debut with Qatar Airways
The inaugural flight of the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft took off late last week, flying from Doha to Frankfurt.
Qatar Airways, the launch customer of the new long-haul jet, welcomed…
Qatar Airways A350 XWB inaugural ceremony
Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB inaugural ceremony witnessed huge attendance.
The recently inducted Airbus A350 XWB inaugural ceremony witnessed the attendance of deputy prime minister…
First A350 flight sold out – Qatar Airways
The inaugural commercial flight of the new Airbus A350 aircraft will be 100% full, with Qatar Airways confirming that all tickets have now been sold.
The new 283-seat, two-class…
Qatar Airways welcomes the A350 XWB
The first Airbus A350 XWB was recently delivered to Qatar Airways.
The airline held a grand ceremony in Doha at the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport to showcase the…
Airbus launches A350 with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to receive an Airbus A350 XWB.
The carrier’s CEO Akbar Al Baker was joined by Fabrice Bregier, Airbus’ president and CEO, Tony Wood,…
Finnair confirms order for eight A350s
Finnair has continued with plans to expand its long-haul fleet, by firming up an order with Airbus for eight new A350 aircraft.
The aircraft were previously options as part of the…
A350 embarks on Asian tour
Asian aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the brand new Airbus A350 in the coming weeks, as Airbus takes its new wide-body jet on a tour of the region.
The A350…
Frankfurt to receive first A350 scheduled service
Qatar Airways has named Frankfurt as the first route for its highly anticipated A350 Xtra Wide Body (XWB) aircraft.
Upon delivery at the end of this year, the Qatar Airways A350 will…
Airbus A350 steps closer to inauguration
The Airbus A350-900 has successfully completed a series of Route Proving trials following a tour of 14 global cities.
The A350 XWB completed its Route Proving after landing in…
Finnair completes A350 cabin design
Finnair has completed the cabin design of its new Airbus A350 due to enter service next year.
Created by top Helsinki firm dSign Vertti Kivi & Co, the A350’s cabin features full…
Finnair unveils A350 cabin design
Finnair has announced the cabin layout and design for its Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.
The A350 will have 297 seats with 46 lie-flat business class seats in a 1-2-1 layout. Each will…
Airbus to embark on A350 world tour
Airbus will take its brand new A350 aircraft on a world tour, prior to its entry into service later this year.
This three-week mission will see the wide-body jet embark on four…
Passengers experience A350 for first time
Passengers had the chance to experience what it's like to fly onboard the new Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time this week, during two trial flights in Europe.
The 'Early Long…
Airbus brings A350 to Singapore
Airbus will bring its brand new A350 aircraft to the Singapore Airshow next month.
The wide-body aircraft's arrival in Singapore will mark the first time it has gone on full display…
Airbus CEO experiences new A350 XWB
The CEO & president of Airbus Fabrice Bregier has flown onboard a test flight of the A350 XWB MSN1 which lasted around three hours over southern France.
“I am immensely proud to…
A350 takes on Dreamliner in Paris
The Paris Air Show opened this week, and all eyes are on the battle of the new wide-body aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.
As Airbus' home show, the Franco-German…
Airbus A350 takes to the skies
Airbus' new wide-body aircraft, the A350, took to the skies for the first time on Friday.
The maiden test flight took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France at 10am local time on…
Japanese airlines plan A350 orders – report
Japan's two biggest airlines are reported to be in talks with Airbus over possible orders for its new A350 aircraft.
Citing three people said to be familiar with the discussions,…
BA buys 18 A350s
IAG has purchased 18 Airbus A350 aircraft, to be operated by British Airways.
The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus that will see it buy 18 of the…
First A350 rolls out of hangar
The first ever Airbus A350 WXB aircraft has emerged from the hangar in Toulouse, France.
The new 'extra wide-body' aircraft, named MSN001, which is structurally complete, has now moved to…
Airbus confirms ‘plan B’ for A350 batteries
Airbus has confirmed that it is studying the possibility of switching the batteries in its new A350 aircraft, in light of recent problems with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The European…
SIA to order more A380s and A350s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more wide-body aircraft from Airbus - five A380s and 20 A350-900s.
The latest A380 order will be the third to be placed by the…
Airbus delays A350 entry
Airbus has delayed the launch of its A350 XWB (Extra Wide-Body) aircraft due to a problem with the aircraft's wings. The new twin-aisle aircraft is now not expected to enter service until…
Cathay boosts A350 order
Cathay Pacific has revamped its Airbus A350 order, adding new aircraft and converting existing orders to the larger version of the new wide-body aircraft.
At a press conference at the…
Air France selects A350 engines
Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Air France-KLM to supply engines for the carrier's new fleet of Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft. The airline has selected Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB engines,…
Airbus to extend range of A350
Airbus and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly develop the A350-1000 with more powerful Trent XWB engines, increasing the aircraft's range and payload. The enhanced version of the…
Airbus to develop further-range A350
Airbus and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly develop the A350-1000 with more powerful engine to use on longer routes. The enhanced version of the engine will be the most powerful…
United confirms order for 25 Airbus A350s
United has formalized a commitment originally announced in December 2009, signing a firm order for 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, the newest twin-engine widebody from Airbus. The…
Airbus to manufacture A350 elevators in China
Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), a joint venture between Airbus and Chinese partners, signed a contract for the work package of A350…
Airbus A350 loan bid stalls
Airbus' plans to get EUR3.3 billion (US$4.7 billion) in European loans for its A350 jetliner have been held up as Germany seeks a greater share of manufacturing work, Bloomberg has…
AirAsia X order for Airbus A350s imminent
Flightglobal report that AirAsia X, the Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost airline, is likely to place an order for the Airbus A350 shortly as part of its expansion plans.The…
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Etihad Airways Increases Flights To Europe
Etihad Airways, the official airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced two new routes, flying passengers directly between Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen and Dusseldorf.
The new…
Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts
Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year. With a total of 1,078 gross…
Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …
United And Boeing Finalise 737 MAX And 787 Large Order
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes.
United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100…
Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights
Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022.
The flights will be operated…
Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China
Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities.
Ever since the…
Malaysia Airlines launches a range of partnerships during WTM
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, has signed several strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key tourism partners such as Tourism Malaysia and state tourism…
Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday
Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…
Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050
Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.
After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.
Thai Airways Doubles Melbourne-Bangkok Flights
Thai Airways is capitalising on the increase in international travel and Australia’s upcoming summer holiday season by increasing the frequency of its flights between Melbourne and…
Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
Fly Delta daily direct Cape Town to Atlanta
Its new triangle route offers more flights from the Western Cape and Johannesburg to the U.S.
Delta goes daily from Cape Town to Atlanta
Delta Air Lines is expanding its South Africa network, introducing a new, seasonal “triangular” route from Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta starting December 2, 2022.
The…
Germany Pushes For ‘Pay As You Fly’ Model
Lower Saxony, located in the north-west of Germany, has called for eliminating upfront payment for air tickets after thousands of cancellations this summer.
Bernd Althusmann, the…
Airbus highlights strong commitment to Thailand
Airbus sees great potential in its military and Space businesses in Thailand and has reiterated its commitment to the company’s presence in the country.
Speaking to reporters in Bangkok…
Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov
Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Malaysia Airlines upgrades Australian Routes To A330neos
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…
Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney
To teach up to 4,500 new and current Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew per year beginning in early 2024, the Australian airline has announced that it will establish a…
Etihad Airways Makes A Record-Breaking First-Half Profit
Etihad Airways published its financial and operational results for the first half of 2022, including a record-breaking core operating profit of US$ 296 million (H1 2021: loss of US$ 392…
Etihad’s ‘Sustainable 50’ debut flight lands in New York
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways celebrated the launch of its new 'Sustainable 50' Airbus A350-1000 service to the US
Airbus A380 makes a comeback at Lufthansa
The airline expects to use the long-haul aircraft, which is popular with customers and crews, again from summer 2023
Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA and World Airport Transport Summit
Taking place in Doha 19-21 June 2022, it will welcome the aviation industry’s leaders to reflect on the shifting political, economic and technological realities facing air travel as the…
Qatar Airways unveils 2021 Sustainability Report
Qatar Airways Group has published its Sustainability Report for FY2019-21, a special 2-year edition themed “Response, Relief, Recovery, Resilience"
Etihad Airways unveils new sustainability-driven Economy experience
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Economy class soft furnishings and tableware which will be launched on board in the fourth quarter of the year.
Ahoy Sydney-London route! Qantas announces world’s longest direct commercial flight
The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York -
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Finnair removes the face mask requirement on flights where it is not an authority requirement
Many countries are removing Covid-19-related restrictions due to the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of the recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting…
Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation
Qatar Airways and IndiGo have announced the reactivation of strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government
See the world differently! Virgin Atlantic unveils new advertising campaign
The campaign draws on the airline’s heritage of challenging the status quo – as well as recognising that the travel industry is entering an exciting new era
Qatar Airways announces Amy Stainlay as marketing manager, Australasia and North Asia
Qatar Airways today announces the appointment of Amy Stainlay as Marketing Manager, Australasia and North Asia.
SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
Airbus Seeks $220 Million From Qatar Airways
Airbus has asked the UK High Court for $220 million in damages from Qatar Airways after the airline rejected two Airbus A350 aircraft.
Emirates President Threatens To Cancel Airbus & Boeing Orders
Given the Dubai-based airline’s aircraft on order, Emirates President Tim Clark is dissatisfied with both Airbus and Boeing.
Airbus Aims 720 Deliveries In 2022 Despite Pandemic Challenges
In 2022, Airbus intends to deliver 720 commercial planes, up from the 611 planes it delivered in 2021.
Asia-Pacific region will need over 17,600 new aircraft by 2040
In the next 20 years, passenger traffic growth of 5.3% per annum and accelerated retirement of older less fuel-efficient aircraft will see the Asia-Pacific region require 17,620 new…
Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Qatar Airways And Boeing Sign Deal For 777-8 freighter and 737Max
Qatar Airways has committed to order up to 50 Boeing 777-8 cargo planes, including 34 firm orders and options for 16 more aircraft, for a total purchase price of more than $20 billion at…
Will 2022 Be A Better Year For The Airline Industry?
The year 2022 will not be like any other year in the past, yet there are reasons for cautious optimism.
Airbus Cancels $6 Billion Deal With Qatar Airways Amid Law Suit
Qatar Airways had agreed to buy 50 new Airbus A321neo aircraft from Airbus. Still, the two companies have now become entangled in a bitter court battle, and Airbus has cancelled the…
Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service
Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.
Qatar Airways Is Claiming $600m In Damages From Airbus
A design fault, according to Qatar Airways, prevents Airbus from attempting any more deliveries of the jets unless it is corrected by British judges.
Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
The 123rd And Last A380 Has Arrived At Emirates’ Hangars
Emirates has taken delivery of its final A380, bringing the Airbus superjumbo’s production to a close.
Singapore Airlines Offering Free Wi-Fi To Attract Customers
If you are flying with Singapore Airlines within the next three months, you can stay connected for free, at least for part of the flight.
As The Qatar Airways Jet Row Escalates Airbus Goes Legal
An Airbus-Qatar Airlines dispute over A350 skin issues escalated sharply on Thursday when Airbus accused Qatar Airways of portraying the matter as a safety issue and called for independent…
The New Aircraft That We Will Be Set To Fly In Starting 2022
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Dreaming Of Working For One of The World Best Airlines?
As the world will become more vaccinated against coronavirus, the border restrictions that have hampered travel for the previous two years are being lifted.
Biggest-ever Dubai Airshow reflects recovery of international aerospace sector
Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an incredible USD 78 billion worth of deals announced during the week
Etihad could scrap Airbus, Boeing aircraft orders
Etihad Airways’ chief executive indicated on Wednesday that the carrier might cancel billions of dollars in aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, saying the airline has some time before…
The new Etihad’s business class suites
Etihad Airways flew one of its Airbus A350-1000s to the Dubai Airshow to showcase the carrier’s new business class product.
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Cathay Pacific increases frequency to Sydney from November
Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to announce plans to resume service to Sydney on November 1.
Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.
Qantas to order more than 100 new jets to replace domestic fleet
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a multi-billion-dollar order for over 100 new aircraft to replace its ageing domestic fleet and new long-haul aircraft to fly nonstop to London and New York.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Etihad CEO Says The A380 Doesn’t Make Economic Sense
Airlines have been reviewing their fleet of widebody aircraft since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Back to the future? Airline sector poised to change post-COVID-19
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 pandemic
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
NSW’s AUD50m bid to make project sunrise a Sydney-only venture
The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
Lufthansa orders 10 brand-new Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets
Lufthansa has announced that it will order ten brand-new wide-body jets to support its long-haul network, five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Singapore Airlines boosts revenue with plane deal
Singapore has been keen to reopen its borders to help bolster an economy that fell into recession in 2020.
Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic
There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.
Qatar Airways unveils ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou to Hong Kong Airport
Qatar Airways announced the sea-to-air ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to the SkyPier in the airside of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Qatar Airways is first global airline to offer fliers 100% touch-free ‘zero-touch’ in-flight entertainment technology
Qatar Airways has announced it will soon become the first global airline to offer passengers 100 percent Zero-Touch technology for its award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system…
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
5 incredible ways how Qatar Airways weather the COVID-19 pandemic
Qatar Airways COVID-19 protocols serve to increase travellers’ confidence to restart travel and Qatar Airways is ready to welcome you on board!
Flights between Munich and Singapore resume
Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub
First Air Canada flight from Toronto to Doha lands at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways welcomed Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Toronto to Doha today,
Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021
Airbus: 381 aircraft orders so far in 2020
Airbus’ 2020 gross orders totaled 381 aircraft by 30th November, with net orders of 297.
Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights
Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft in September
Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft in September 2020 (14 in April, 24 in May, 36 in June, 49 in July and 39 in August) versus 71 aircraft over the same period in 2019. Year to date
Raising a toast to Dirndls and Oktoberfest
Lufthansa is holding on to the beautiful tradition of the Trachtencrew flights from 22 September
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets
British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services
Piia Karhu quits Finnair
Piia Karhu, senior vice president of customer experience, and a member of the Finnair executive board, will leave the company on 30 June 2020 as she has been appointed senior vice…
Thailand Government Divest Share in Thai Airways
The Thailand government will give up its controlling stake in Thai Airways as it approved a financial restructuring for the cash-strapped airline through bankruptcy protection. The airline…
Global Aviation in Crisis
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…
Lufthansa lands twice daily with protective equipment from China
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
Airbus to highlight top products at India show
Airbus will highlight its class-leading products, technologies and services at India’s largest civil aviation show – Wings India. The biennial event will be held at Begumpet Airport in…
British Airways achieves Guinness World Records title for Sport Relief
British Airways’ week of Sport Relief fundraising events took off by achieving a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 metres’ by a team (mixed), made…
Qatar Airways sends 300 tonnes of medical supplies to China
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…
How did Airbus fare in 2019?
Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…
Iberia sponsors Spanish Olympic Committee
Alejandro Blanco, president of Spanish Olympic Committee and Luis Gallego, executive chairman of Iberia signed a new cooperation agreement focused on the upcoming summer Olympic Games in…
Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020
Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…
Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow
Airbus will participate at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments.…
Airbus and the whale
Airbus has announced the arrival of the Beluga XL into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft…
Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…
Malaysia Airlines launches offer for Heathrow Rewards members
In celebration of a new decade, Malaysia Airlines, has partnered with Heathrow Rewards offering a special discount on flight to members. Until 25 January 2020, Heathrow Rewards members…
Soaring high: Finnair’s passenger traffic reaches 14.7 million
In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…
Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020
After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…
Airbus’ decade long partnership in the Middle East
Airbus and Strata are celebrating a decade of collaboration this week, ten years which have seen their partnerships shape UAE’s aerospace industry.
As part of the UAE’s drive to create a…
Cathay: “Our goal is always to move people forward in life”
Cathay Pacific Group has revealed that it will be optimising the entire passenger fleet of all its airlines, namely Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and HK Express.
The move comes as part of…
Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide this winter
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…
Vietnam Airlines offers in-flight wifi
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…
Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’
Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…
Finnair: “Technological innovations are key in solving aviation’s CO2 emission challenge”
A new Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft has been launched today with the help of Finnair.
The Finnish flag carrier is part of a new platform funded by Nordic…
Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…
Ethiopian rolls out onboard wifi offering
Surfing the internet with seamless reliable connectivity has now become the new normal onboard Ethiopian Airlines flights, thanks to the onboard WiFi internet connectivity the airline…
Qatar Airways opens office in Amman
Qatar Airways has now opened an office in Amman, Jordan. Talking about the importance of the new market, Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways said: “For Qatar Airways, Jordan is a key market.…
Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…
AirAsia receives its first A330neo
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
Lufthansa expands US coverage for 2020
Lufthansa has unveiled a tranche of new services from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Kicking off next summer, the main focus of the airline’s plans will centre around North America, with…
Qatar Airways first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Botswana
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…
PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations
Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…
Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea
Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…
Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale
Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 aircraft, featuring an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s unique social space - The Loft.…
Vietnam Airlines introduces premium economy class on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh city route
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 1 July 2019, premium economy class will be offered on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City route, operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9.
This…
Arty affair: Hong Kong Airlines launched collectible kits of HK artists
Hong Kong Airlines has announced a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaborative partnership with four Hong Kong artists. The…
Malaysia Airlines on two-day sales blitz with spectacular seat giveaway for travel agents
Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia launched a two-day sales blitz in the North of England with more than 140 travels agents. The initiative, which ran from 19-20 June, involved a…
Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos
Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…
Aviation round up: “Expert knowledge and dedication”
This week’s aviation round up has distinct TA theme running through it and includes a new agent dedicated hub, a DCC increase and more.
Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air.
As…
Move beyond: Cathay Pacific announces new “leadership mindset”
Cathay Pacific is 'moving beyond' by introducing new offerings, routes and upgrades to its digital platforms.
Top 5 airlines for adventurers
There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
Lufthansa sells six A380s back to Airbus
Lufthansa has revealed it is selling six of its eight Airbus A380’s back to the manufacturer, providing a death rattle of the ‘super-jumbo’ once destined to replace the Boeing 747 as the…
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London
Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Aviation round up: Down to the crunch
This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?
Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity
Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Carb on, carb off: China Airlines helps passengers go carbon neutral
China Airlines has announced an “ECO TRAVEL Carbon Offsetting” service that allows travellers to learn about the carbon footprint and emissions generated during their flight.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
NDC is like buying a chocolate cake, says Finnair APAC GM
Everybody in the aviation industry is talking about New Distribution Capability (NDC), which has been floating before us since a couple of years now. If you are still struggling to wrap your…
For your tastebuds: Finnair announces summer routes in Europe
Further strengthening its summer holiday offering for leisure customers, Finnair will open three new routes to Bologna, Italy; Bordeaux, France and Porto, Portugal for the peak summer season…
Finnair chooses Amadeus Network Revenue Management to drive profitability
Finnair has chosen Amadeus Network Revenue Management that uses data science to improve demand forecasts and optimise the airline’s Origin and Destination network.
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Finnair boosts convenience on Edinburgh’s Asian connection
Following my interview with Finnair’s CCO, where Juha Järvinen explained the importance of the Asian network to the company’s present and future, the airlines has released details of…
Asia driving “fastest growth phase” in Finnair’s history, says CCO
Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…
THAI and Rolls-Royce’s new one-of-a-kind deal
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Rolls-Royce held an opening ceremony to unveil the launch of their collaboration on the Trent XWB Engine Research and Development…
Hotelbeds and SIA announce holiday packaging partnership
Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership, offering bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions to SIA’s customers.
Looking east: Finnair increases frequency to Japan and China
Wishing not to be left behind, and continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer.
Qatar Airways to treat Singapore and Tokyo to “the finest experience”
Qatar Airways has announced that the A350-1000, equipped with the airline’s luxury Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer
Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
Finnair goes green and in response to customer demand
Finnair launches customer initiative to cut emissions after 94% of Finns say they want to reduce air travel emissions
Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.
PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe
Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.
Lufthansa surpasses aviation industry efficiency gains target by 3%
Lufthansa Group sets new fuel efficiency record
Qsuite launches in Sydney, coming soon to key cities worldwide
Redefining business and luxury travel, Qatar Airways' Qsuite is now available on flights to and from Canberra via Sydney and will soon be offered in destinations all over the world.
Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…
SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards
As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.
Vietnam Airlines signs MoU for maintenance powered by virtual reality glasses, drones and robotics
Click! I see through my headset that an armrest in the aeroplane cabin (that I'm not even inside) is faulty. Click! I send a message to automated manufacturing plant to 3d print a new…
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Finnair record breaking run continues with a powerful start to 2018
Following the record breaking achievements of 2017, Finnair has powered into 2018, displaying the fastest growth in Finnair’s history - the number of passengers grew by 15.6 per cent in…
Despite difficult winter Finnair passenger volume keeps climbing
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
Cathay boosts Manchester-Hong Kong direct flights
Marking three years since its inaugural flight from Manchester to Hong Kong in December 2014, Cathay Pacific is this week boosting its direct flights into a daily service.
Increasing from…
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
Cathay Pacific to Gogo-go online and rolls out wifi in 2018
The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This…
Hong Kong International passes the hero test
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling contingencies.…
A right royal photo bomb
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya recently visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) promotional stand at WTM 2017 in London, and was welcomed by Mrs.…
China Airlines returns to the UK
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…
前长荣航空董事将成立星宇航空
据台湾中央新闻社报道，前长荣航空董事长张国炜正在积极筹备星宇航空，预计年底向民航局申请设立，目前正积极征才。该航空公司的航线将包括飞往东南亚、北美等目的地。
在航空公司的新运营计划下，星宇航空将在未来6年里收购24架飞机，并雇佣3500名员工。在第二个六年里，预计将增加到26架飞机，员工数量也将增加至7千或8千名。…
Ethiopian Airlines refurbishes B767-300 fleet
Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully refurbished its Boeing 767-300 ER fleet utilised on routes to India, Middle East and Africa destinations.
It is fitted with new full flat-bed seats in…
Ex-EVA chief to launch new airline in Taiwan
The former chairman of EVA Air is planning to launch a new airline in Taiwan, operating both short- and long-haul routes.
Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reports that the…
卡塔尔航空新增飞往东南亚航班
卡塔尔航空（Qatar Airways）日前开通了更多诶忘东南亚的航班。
总部位于多哈的卡塔尔航空将增飞越南胡志明、河内，以及泰国海岛甲米的航班。
“亚洲市场对我们非常重要，所以我们非常愿意增加飞往胡志明、河内和甲米的航班，”卡塔尔航空集团首席执行官Akbar Al…
Qatar Airways adds more flights to Southeast Asia
Qatar Airways has launched more flights to multiple destinations in Southeast Asia.
The Doha-based carrier has started adding extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh…
Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets
Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market…
Hong Kong Airlines to launch US flights
Hong Kong Airlines will start flying to the US this year, with the launch of a new direct trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles.
Commencing on 18 December 2017, the airline will use its…
国航与松下合作 推新机上娱乐系统
日前，中国国际航空（国航）已经选择松下航空电子公司(Panasonic Avionics Corporation)为其空客A350机队安装机上娱乐与连接(IFEC)解决方案。
根据协议条款，松下将在国航10架A350飞机上部署业界领先的eX3机上娱乐系统。首架飞机将于2017年12月交付。
松下航空电子公司首席执行官Hideo…
Air China chooses new in-flight entertainment system
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution.
The Beijing-based carrier has…
Malaysia Airlines reveals patriotic new livery
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a patriotic new livery that reflects the design of the Malaysian national flag.
The “Negaraku” livery forms part of a Malaysian government initiative…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year.
The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Airbus revamps interior of popular A320
Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320.
The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…
Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more
IndiGo boosts domestic network
Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? IndiGo
Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
空客将推A380 Plus
日前，空客于巴黎航展上宣布，将会推出A380的进化版：A380 Plus。
全新的A380 Plus和A380相比外观上没有多大的区别，主要是增加了分叉小翼，空客称这样子能够提升4%的燃油效率。新款翼尖小翼高度约4.7米，以翼尖为界分为上下两部分，上部高度3.5米，下部高度1.2米。…
Finnair awarded best airline in Northern Europe
Finnair has been named as Northern Europe’s Best Airline, for the eighth consecutive year, at the World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show.
Finnair has investe in their growing A350…
Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
Global aircraft fleet to double in next 20 years
The number of commercial aircraft operating around the world will double in the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
In its latest Global Market Forecast, the European planemaker said…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Malaysia’s new A380 airline to launch in 2018
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its new pilgrimage charter airline will commence operations in the third quarter of 2018.
The new subsidiary will utilise the national carrier's…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
新加坡航空可持续生物燃料飞美国
新加坡航空公司正式试用可持续生物燃料供电的客机，首趟从美国加利福尼亚飞往新加坡的航班已顺利降陆。
新加坡航空和新加坡民航局（CAAS）将共同开展一系列措施，来优化其运营并改善新加坡－旧金山航线的生物燃料使用。为期三个月的“绿色配套”班机，共有12趟航班，将使用新加坡航空最新机型空客A350-900客机执飞。…
SIA goes green on flights to the US
Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of "green" flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions.
The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation…
China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.
Having announced in March that it would be…
SIA spreads wings in Africa
Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.
Effective 1…
Cathay flies new jet to Canada
Cathay Pacific has deployed its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Canada for the first time.
The long-haul jet touched down at Vancouver International Airport this week following a…
Iran Air enters new long-haul era
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year.
The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
航空公司设“飞行体验”机票搜索
近日，四家全球大型的航空公司日前表示，将为旅客在搜索机票时提供了“飞行体验”的选择，如飞机型号和机舱布置等。
空客（Airbus）与飞行商贸平台Routehappy展开了合作，帮助了航空公司创造了新的在线内容来突出其重要的一些细节卖点，包括座位宽度、腿部伸展空间，机上娱乐设施以及便利的链接等等。…
Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.
Airbus…
Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year.
In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…
韩亚航空推出高端经济舱
韩亚航空（Asiana Airlines）将于2017年5月，推出其全新的高端经济舱座椅当其推出其首架空客A350客机后。
新座椅名为“Economy Smartium”，将成为韩国航空公司提供的第一个高端经济舱座位。…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Finnair partners with Amadeus on new NDC capability
Finnair has partnered with Amadeus to launch a new solution, Amadeus Altea NDC, which is based on IATA's NDC (New Distribution Capability) XML-based messaging standard.
Finnair is…
Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service
New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
国泰航空增开基督城航线
国泰航空将于2017年12月开办由香港往返基督城的全新季节服务，首以直航航班连系这两个城市，配合现有往来香港及奥克兰航班服务。
每周三班的直航基督城服务，逢星期三、五及日由香港出发，以科技先进的空中巴士A350客机营运，将为坎特伯雷区域和南岛的旅游业增添动力，亦彰显国泰自1983年开办新西兰航班以来，一直对该市场的重视。…
SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal
Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.
The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Face to face: Adrian Keating, regional manager, UK, Ireland & Europe, Malaysia Airlines
What are your key priorities in your new role over the next 12 months?
I have three main priorities in 2017. Firstly, I want to raise the profile of Malaysia Airlines within the UK…
Cathay Pacific to reach new modernisation milestone
Cathay Pacific's fleet modernisation plan will take another major step forward in April 2017, when the airline retires its last remaining Airbus A340s.
The Hong Kong-based carrier…
Finnair announces new Goa route
Finnair has announced that it will be adding the Indian coastal city of Goa to its winter schedule and adding extra frequencies to many other popular winter destinations. The extra…
Finnair brings Alipay onboard for Chinese passengers
In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft.
As part of its continued efforts to woo more Chinese travellers, the Finnish national carrier will…
Finnair adds Goa in long-haul expansion drive
Finnair will launch its first flights to Goa this year, as part of a major expansion of its long-haul network.
The Helsinki-based national carrier will start flying to the Indian…
Heathrow celebrates milestone year
Heathrow celebrated 70 years of history as Britain’s air hub in 2016, welcoming a record 76 million passengers (+1%) alongside 1.5 million tonnes of cargo (+3%).
For the second year…
China Airlines upgrades Vienna service
China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route.
The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…
Cathay to add second Spanish service this summer
Cathay Pacific will launch its first ever direct flight to Barcelona this summer.
Commencing in July 2017, the new service will operate four times a week direct to and from Hong Kong,…
泰航将重返北美
泰国国际航空（Thai Airways）近日为北美市场新任命了专门的销售代理（GSA），作为其重返北美市场的准备。
泰航曾经运营着飞往纽约、洛杉矶和多伦多的航班，不过于2015年停飞了其北美航线，由于不断增长的油价让这样的长途航线利润空间缩减。 泰航FAA评级也被降低，表示泰航将不再被允许开通飞往美国的航线。…
Finnair appoints new GM for UK and Ireland
Finnair has appointed Andrew Fish its new general manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux.
Based in London, Fish oversees sales and marketing teams across the region, including the gateways…
THAI prepares for return to North America
Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific.
Having previously flown to New…
China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam
China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam.
The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
Modernisation helps boost Vietnam Airlines profits
Vietnam Airlines' profits saw strong growth last year, as the modernisation and expansion of its long-haul network started paying dividends.
The national carrier achieved an 18.7%…
Airbus seals huge Iranian deal
Iran Air has signed a firm order for 100 Airbus aircraft, following an initial commitment signed in January 2016.
The finalised deal, which was penned by Iran Air's chairman &…
Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada
Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada.
Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have…
Lufthansa takes delivery of new Indian jet
Lufthansa's first new Airbus A350 aircraft landed at Munich Airport on Wednesday, ahead of its entry into service on the Munich-Delhi route.
The airline has ordered a total of 25 A350s,…
United welcomes new long-haul jet
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The brand new long-haul jet was delivered straight from the Boeing factory in Washington state, marking…
Vietnam Airlines prepares for Czech launch
Vietnam Airlines has appointed a new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Prague, ahead of the launch of its first ever flights to the Czech Republic.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that a…
SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
Heathrow reports busiest November on record
Heathrow welcomed a record 5.72 million passengers in November (+2.5%) alongside a 4.4% growth in cargo volumes. Heathrow is Britain’s largest port, accounting for almost 30% of all UK…
Finnair launches festive sale
Christmas has come early for Finnair customers, who can take advantage of special festive offers for travel to a variety of Asian destinations.
Customers booking between now and 9th…
New A380 airline to target pilgrimage market
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that it is “finalising plans” for the formation of a new airline.
The new operation will utilise the national carrier's six Airbus A380 aircraft to…
Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings to North America
Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled plans to add yet another new continent to its route map.
Following the launch of its inaugural flights to Oceania in 2016, the airline will commenced…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
Vietnam Airlines to deploy new Dreamliner on London route
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Hanoi, with the new aircraft set to be deployed on the airline’s services to London Heathrow…
THAI boosts European links with Phuket
Thai Airways has unveiled a series of new flights for its 2016-17 winter schedule, including new services direct between Phuket and Europe.
This week, the national carrier launched a new…
PAL gets long-haul Christmas presents
Philippine Airlines is expanding its fleet of long-haul aircraft, enabling it to mount additional flights to North America.
The national carrier recently took delivery of its seventh…
Vietnam Airlines flies Hanoi-HCMC every 30 mins
Vietnam Airlines will now offer one flight every 30 minutes on the main domestic route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The increase follows the launch of a new codeshare…
Delta premium economy to go international in 2017
Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy seats will be rolled out on international routes from next year.
Due to be launched in autumn 2017, the Delta Premium cabin will…
Finnair launches codeshare with Vietnam Airlines
Finnair and Vietnam Airlines have launched a new codeshare deal offering a wider choice of destinations and flight frequencies for customers in both Europe and Vietnam.
With this new…
Philippine Airlines beefs up long-haul fleet
Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily…
Qatar Airways publishes its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report
Qatar Airways Group has published its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the group’s environmental goals, policies and performance.
In addition…
China Eastern installs fast Wi-Fi on new long-haul jets
China Eastern Airlines has selected a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi solution for its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The Shanghai-based carrier has signed a deal…
Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights
Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013.
The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…
Visit Finland launches stopover programme
Visit Finland used this week’s ITB Asia event in Singapore to officially launch its Stopover Finland campaign.
Aimed at encouraging Asian travellers to pay a visit to Finland while…
Digital revolution will shape airlines of the future: Etihad
The digital revolution will shape how airlines evolve.
That was the message from Etihad Airways CEO Peter Baumgartner who addressed key members of the UK travel industry at the annual…
Qatar Airways orders 100 new aircraft
Qatar Airways has placed another huge aircraft order, this time agreeing to purchase up to 100 new Boeing jets.
The rapidly-expanding Gulf carrier has penned a firm order for 40…
Cathay Pacific bids fond farewell to Boeing 747
Cathay Pacific will mark the end of an era tomorrow, when its last Boeing 747 aircraft makes it final flight.
The aircraft, a B747-400, will fly from Tokyo to Hong Kong on 1 October 2016,…
Finnair continues long-haul fleet revamp
Finnair has taken delivery of its seventh Airbus A350 aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was delivered on Thursday as part of a leasing arrangement with GE Capital Aviation Services…
WTM to feature keynote interviews with Emirates, Finnair presidents
The President of Emirates, a seasoned industry veteran, and his Finnair counterpart – a relative newcomer to the airline industry – will be the keynote aviation interviews at World Travel…
Qatar Airways named ‘Best Up in the Air’
Qatar Airways has been awarded Best Up in the Air Experience at the Future Travel Experience Awards for the second consecutive year, at the Future Travel Experience Global 2016 held in Las…
Chinese airlines to buy US$1 trillion worth of new planes
Airlines in China will need to purchase new aircraft worth more than US$1 trillion over the next 20 years.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market Outlook (CMO) for China, which was…
Heathrow sets new passenger record in August
Heathrow set a new passenger record for the month of August, welcoming 7.34 million passengers at the UK’s only hub airport.
As the Government prepares its strategy to increase…
Airlines experts in generating customer loyalty: report
Airline brands are more likely to build brand experiences that encourage customer loyalty compared to those in retail and telecoms, according to new research from independent design agency…
Cathay Pacific boosts North American routes
Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase the number of flights it operates to North America.
On 26 March 2017, the airline will raise the frequency of its Hong Kong-Boston route to…
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to HK from Gatwick
Another vital connection to global markets launched last week with Cathay Pacific’s first direct flights to Hong Kong from Gatwick – encouraging the growth of trading links with China…
LATAM takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo
LATAM Airlines Group has received its first Airbus A320neo at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France.
The aircraft is branded with LATAM’s white, indigo and coral logo and has…
Finnair adds flights to UK & Ireland
Finnair has revealed plans to add more flights to the capital cities of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Helsinki-based airline will raise the frequency of its new Edinburgh service…
Vietnam Airlines to fly direct to US
Vietnam Airlines will launch its first ever direct flights to the US in 2018.
The National Times newspaper reported the move this week, but no further details have been revealed with…
Heathrow installs 50 additional noise monitors
London Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new noise monitors in local areas as well as upgrades to its existing monitoring network.
The action, one of 10 steps set out in…
Delta enhances privacy with new business class “suite”
Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its new business class product, which will enhance the privacy offered to premium passengers on its long-haul flights.
Set to debut in 2017 on…
Cathay transfers flights and aircraft to Dragonair
Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch its first flights to Kuala Lumpur next year, replacing Cathay Pacific's services.
The new flights will be introduced progressively between March and May…
新航与欧洲之翼合作
新加坡航空（Singapore Airlines）近日扩张了其在欧洲的业务，与汉莎集团欧洲之翼航空（Eurowings）展开了新的合作。
在新项目下，飞往杜塞尔多夫的新航旅客可以搭乘欧洲之翼的航班继续前往欧洲的其他城市。
目前，欧洲之翼飞往大约50个欧洲目的地，全年和季节性航班相加，覆盖18个目的地。…
SIA taps into Eurowings network
Singapore Airlines has significantly expanded its presence in Europe following the launch of a new partnership with Lufthansa's low-cost carrier, Eurowings.
Under the new deal, SIA…
Malaysia Airlines revamps fleet with “game-changing” deal
Malaysia Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the signing of a major deal for up to 50 aircraft.
The Kuala Lumpur-based national carrier has placed a firm…
新加坡航空直飞杜塞尔多夫
7月21日，新加坡航空公司正式启航直飞杜塞尔多夫，为前往这个蓬勃德国城市的乘客增添直航选择。
新加坡至杜塞尔多夫的航线采用今年3月才接收的A350-900型客机。A350-900属于中型客机，运能比波音777客机来得小，更适合客流量相对较小、但仍有商务客户需求的远程目的地。该A350机型也将在今年晚期新航重启前往美国航班时使用，10月新航将开通全新新加坡－旧金山航班。…
SIA adds third destination in Germany
Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network.
The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week…
Qatar Airways Group announces QAR3bn profit
Qatar Airways Group has announced a QAR 3 billion operating profit for the fiscal year 2016 - nearly three times greater than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR.
This resulted in…
东航将引进高端经济舱
据悉，中国东方航空很快将在新到来的宽体机上布置高端经济舱。
东航目前正在更新其宽体机机队，新迎来了15架波音787-9梦想客机以及20架空客A350-900飞机，并将于2018年至2021年间到来。
总部位于上海的东航表示，将使用四舱布局来装配这些新机型，包括高端经济舱。…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
Vietnam Airlines signs new GSA deals
Vietnam Airlines is aiming to capitalise on the expansion of its European operations by appointing a new general sales agent (GSA) in six countries.
APG will now act as the airline's GSA…
新航美国直飞航班将于今年重启
新加坡航空（Singapore Airlines）将于今年晚期开通新的美国直飞航班，比预期的开航时间足足提前了两年。
新加坡航空证实，10月23日，新加坡－旧金山航线将重启，使用其最新的空客A350飞机。
新航班的开通将使得新航新增第二趟日航洛杉矶航班。目前，新航运营每日两趟飞往旧金山航线，一趟经停香港、一趟经停首尔。…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
美联航推出全新商务舱
6月2日，美联航首席执行官Oscar Munoz揭幕了国际航线全新商务舱产品“北极星”（Polaris），新座椅将更加舒适，餐食将更加美味，酒类饮料也将更加高端。…
United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul
United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…
达美航空将高速WiFi推广至600架飞机
近日，美国达美航空（Delta Air Lines）正式推出了扩张计划，将把Gogo的最新最快机上WiFi技术应用到整个飞机机队里。
2Ku新系统将于未来几年内，被推广至美航空超过600架飞机上，包括达美航空整个长线国际航班。Gogo的2Ku科技将在全球提供持续的、不被打断的覆盖，包括海洋上空。…
卡塔尔航空开通阿德莱德航线
该航线将于今年5月2日开始执飞。阿德莱德是卡塔尔航空在澳大利亚的第四个目的地，继墨尔本和珀悉尼之后。
“2016年对卡塔尔航空来说是一个令人激动的一年，我们很开心能将澳大利亚纳入我们的扩张计划中，3月的悉尼航线和5月的阿德莱德航线将进一步加强我们在澳大利亚的运营，”卡塔尔航空集团首席执行官Akbar Al Baker表示。…
Delta rolls out fast Wi-Fi to 600 aircraft
Delta Air Lines has announced plans for a major expansion of Gogo's new fast in-flight Wi-Fi system across its fleet.
The new 2Ku connectivity system will be rolled out to more than…
Qatar Airways adds fourth destination Down Under
Qatar Airways touched down in Adelaide for the first time on 3 May 2016, marking the airline's fourth destination in Australia.
The airline's group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker,…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
空客与新航在新加坡新建训练中心
本月18日，全新的空客亚洲培训中心（Airbus Asia Training Centre）今天在新加坡正式启用。
该培训中心由空中客车公司和新加坡航空公司合资建设，其中空客占股55%，新加坡航空占股45%。周一，空客总裁兼首席执行官Fabrice Brégier先生以及新航首席执行官Goh Choon Phong（吴俊鹏）先生，新加坡贸易和工业部部长S…
Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Qatar Airways celebrates Boston touchdown
Qatar Airways group chief executive HE Akbar Al Baker recently celebrated the service from Boston Logan International Airport to Doha.
The airline is operating a non-stop daily…
Qatar Airways launches second daily flight to New York
Qatar Airways has added a second daily direct flight to New York.
The new service commenced this week and will be operated using the airline's new 283-seat Airbus A350 aircraft, which…
Finnair launches website for Asian stopover campaign
Finnair has launched a new website to support Visit Finland's new stopover campaign.
Through the 'Stopover Finland' initiative, Visit Finland is aiming to attract more Asian travellers to…
Airbus unveils new long-haul cabin concept
Airbus has launched a new cabin design concept for its new long-haul aircraft.
The new 'Airspace by Airbus' cabins are intended to be a "flexible canvas" onto which airlines can install…
菲律宾航空将扩张巴黎、罗马航线
菲律宾航空（Philippine Airlines）正在计划在接下来几年内继续扩张欧洲航线网络，将新开通至巴黎和罗马的航班。
菲律宾航空目前已经订购了6架空客A350，来扩张长线航空。菲律宾航空总裁兼首席运营官Jaime J.Bautista表示，菲航将在新飞机交付后，继续开通一些新的欧洲航点。…
Philippine Airlines eyes Paris and Rome in major expansion
Philippine Airlines is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome.
The national carrier recently placed an…
Qatar Airways touches down in Boston
Qatar Airways has launched its first ever direct flights to Boston.
The inaugural service touched down at the city's Logan International Airport on Wednesday, continuing the airline's…
Gulf trio fly high at India Aviation 2016
India Aviation 2016 got underway this week, with the three major Gulf carriers having a major presence at the event.
More than 200 major participants from over 25 countries are attending…
Qatar Airways unveils new stand concept at ITB
Qatar Airways unveiled its redesigned exhibition stand at ITB Berlin 2016.
Visitors to the airline’s stand will presented with innovative technology. The new concept offers them…
马航将退役全部波音777飞机
作为重组计划的一部分，马航将正式退役全部的波音777飞机。
马航近日正式，在和阿联酋航空开通的代码共享合作后，旅客们可以前往迪拜中转前往其他国家和地区，所以其将退役全部的波音777-200飞机。马航的两架波音777-200飞机分别在MH17和MH370事件中坠毁。…
Qatar Airways boosts in-flight entertainment content
Qatar Airways has added approximately 1,000 new movies, TV shows, music and game options to its in-flight entertainment system.
The Doha-based airline, which previously offered up to…
Malaysia Airlines ditches Boeing 777s in fleet overhaul
Malaysia Airlines has retired its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring plan.
Providing an update on its turnaround efforts, the national carrier…
Face-to-Face: Ngo Tri Hung
Ahead of the ITB Berlin trade sow, Travel Daily Media chats with Ngo Tri Hung, Vietnam Airlines' general manager for Germany, about his company's fleet and network development plans...
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新加坡航空推出机载娱乐App
新加坡航空推出了机载娱乐App，称乘客使用该App(支持安卓与iOS6操作系统的平板电脑)能够查看航班上提供给他们观看和收听的视频音频内容名单。
用户可以提前选定他们最喜欢的视频音频内容，然后在登机之后，可以从他们的平板电脑上控制椅背上的机载娱乐(IFE)系统。
新加坡航空的KrisWorld IFE系统采用的是松下航空电子公司(Panasonic…
SIA offers personalised IFE with new app
Singapore Airlines has launched a new mobile app that allows passengers to personalise their in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience, before and during their flight.
The new app,…
Emirates launches Dubai-Auckland – the world’s longest air route
Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route.
The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…
亚太航空机队数量未来20年将翻倍
空中客车公司（Airbus）预测，亚太地区各大航空公司运营的商务飞机数量将在未来20年内翻一番还不止。
本周，空客在新加坡航展上发布了对这一片区市场的蓝图预测，最重要的一个方面就是亚太地区飞机数量将从现在的5600架次发展到20年内的14000架次，增幅达到150%。…
Asia Pacific air fleet to more than double in size
The number of commercial aircraft operated by airlines in the Asia Pacific region will more than double in the next 20 years, Airbus has forecast.
The European planemaker used this week's…
BA revamps Boeing 747s
British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft.
The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been…
New Airbus A321neo takes to the skies
The A321neo, the largest version of Airbus' new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft series, has taken to the skies for the first time.
The maiden flight was conducted in the skies…
鹰航推出“超级钻石商务舱”
印尼鹰航公司刚刚引进两架新的宽体客机，以支持业务扩张。这两架飞机是空客A330-300型客机和波音700-300ER客机。
值得一提的是，两架客机上将会在商务舱推出“超级钻石座”（Super Diamond…
Iran buys 118 Airbus jets, including A380s
Iran has embarked on a new era of modern aviation with the placement of a huge aircraft order with Airbus.
Signed during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France,…
空客欲增速2016飞机生产交付
飞机制造商空客公司（Airbus）计划加速2016年商用飞机的生产制造，来满足业内不断增加的飞机需求。
不久前，在空客公司于巴黎举行的的年度新年发布会上，空客总裁兼首席执行官Fabrice Bregier宣布，计划2016年交付飞机超过650架，如果实现目标这将创造空客历史最高年交付纪录。…
国泰航空全年载客量上升8%
1月18日，香港国泰航空（Cathay Pacific）公布，国泰与港龙去年12月之合并客、货运量数据，两航空公司上月合共载客293.34万人次，较2014年12月上升5.8%，乘客运载率上升1.5个百分点至85%。以可用座位千米数计算的运力则上升6%。2015年总计，全年载客量上升7.9%，而运力亦增加5.9%。…
Cathay Pacific traffic increased 8% in 2015
Cathay Pacific and its sister carrier, Dragonair, boarded a combined total of 34.1 million passengers in 2015, up 7.9% year-on-year.
The airlines operated a total of 78,634 flights,…
Airbus to ramp up aircraft production in 2016
Airbus is planning to ramp up the production and delivery of its commercial aircraft in 2016, to meet rising demand from the world's airlines.
In the company's annual start-of-year…
Qatar Airways aircraft on display at BIAS
Qatar Airways announced that it will exhibit three aircraft at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS).
The airline will showcase the A350, an A380 and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier…
Qatar Airways prepares for LA launch
Qatar Airways recently prepared for its Los Angeles launch.
The airline’s group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker was in LA to celebrate the daily, non-stop service between Los…
空客2015飞机订单数超波音
1月12日，飞机制造商空客公司（Airbus）表示，2015年的飞机订单较前一年减少，但仍然领先对手美国波音公司。
空客2015年净订单为来自53位客户的1036架，较2014年的1456架减少。波音上周报告称，2015年订单是768架，也较前一年的1432架减少。两家公司的飞机订单都由单走道飞机空客A320和波音737飞机主宰。…
Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race
Airbus took more new commercial aircraft orders than its rival Boeing last year.
The European planemaker won the annual race for new orders, selling a net total of 1,036 new aircraft to…
Air China seals deal for six Boeing 777s
Air China has placed an order for six more Boeing 777s, as it continues to expand its long-haul fleet.
The new B777-300ER aircraft, which are valued at more than US$2 billion, add to…
Qatar Airways starts year of US expansion with LA launch
Qatar Airways celebrated the New Year with the launch of a new direct flight to Los Angeles.
The new route, which commenced on 1 January, becomes the airline's first passenger service…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015
With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism.
Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…
卡塔尔航空将提供15分钟免费Wifi
卡塔尔航空公司（Qatar Airways）新签订了一份机上Wifi管理协议，将为每趟航班的乘客们提供约15分钟的免费WiFi信号。
卡塔尔航空最近刚和通讯公司Ooredoo签署了一项协议，将赞助机上WiFi三年时间。12月17日开始，所有乘客们都将被提供15分钟的机上免费WiFi使用权。…
Qatar Airways partners with Ooredoo for free Wi-fi
Qatar Airways recently partnered with Ooredoo as an exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across its fleet.
Effective 17 December to celebrate Qatar National Day, Qatar…
Qatar Airways to offer 15mins of free Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways has signed a new in-flight Wi-Fi agreement, and is promising all passengers 15 minutes of free connectivity per flight.
The airline's has struck a deal with…
New York welcomes Qatar Airways’ new brand campaign
Qatar Airways launched its new global brand campaign and tagline – Going Places Together –in New York recently.
The evening was hosted by Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar…
国泰航空开通伦敦盖特威航线
明年，国泰航空将开通前往伦敦盖特威机场的航班，使用全新的空客A350飞机。
明年9月2日开始，新航班将一周执飞四次，往返于香港和伦敦盖特威机场。
新航线将配合国泰航空现时每日五班往来伦敦希斯路机场的服务，届时每星期共有三十九班航班往来香港及伦敦，班次较任何航空公司频密。除伦敦以外，国泰亦营运每周四班往来曼彻斯特。…
Cathay Pacific to launch flights to London Gatwick
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch flights to London’s Gatwick Airport next year, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Commencing on 2 September 2016, the new flights will…
American Airlines rolls out premium economy on international routes
American Airlines has revealed plans to roll out premium economy cabins across its international fleet.
Launching in late 2016, the new 'Main Cabin Extra' seats will be positioned…
Finland packages tours for Asian stopover programme
Finland has revealed the next stage of its Stopover Finland programme, through which it aims to attract more Asian travellers to the country.
Visit Finland announced this week that…
新加坡航空新增杜塞尔多夫航线
新加坡航空将新增度过杜塞尔多夫航线，明年7月21日首飞。
该航线将使用最新的空客A350-900飞机，是最近交付的一批飞机。杜塞尔多夫也将是新航在德国的三座城市目的地。杜塞尔多夫是德国北部Rhine-Westphalia省的省会，商业、制造业和时尚业都很发达。…
新航开始使用全新高速Wifi系统
明年，新加坡航空将在长程航班上提供高速机上WiFi连接。
新加坡航空选择了Inmarsat GX Aviation卫星连接系统，以及SITA OnAir来为乘客的电子设备提供WiFi信号。新系统将于2016年第二季度正式启用。…
Qatar Airways boost its Gulf route capacity
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to increase capacity to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Dammam with extra wide-body A330s, B787s and B777s.
The new services will commence to Abu…
SIA to launch new high-speed Wi-Fi system
Singapore Airlines will start offering high-speed in-flight connectivity on its long-haul aircraft next year.
The national carrier has selected the Inmarsat GX Aviation satellite…
Cathay Pacific enters new era with updated livery
Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled a new livery that will be gradually rolled out across its entire fleet of aircraft.
The new livery, which was showcased on one of the airline’s Boeing…
Finland targets Asia with new stopover campaign
Finland is aiming to capitalise on the Asian outbound travel boom with a new stopover programme.
On Wednesday, Finland was named as the Partner Country for next year’s ITB Asia. And…
Singapore Airlines to launch premium economy from Dubai
Effective 12 January 2016, Singapore Airlines announced its intent to launch the new premium economy class from Dubai.
The emirate will be the first country in Gulf/South Asian region…
SIA to relaunch direct flights to US
Singapore Airlines has announced plans to relaunch direct flights to the US, using a new type of ultra-long-haul aircraft.
The airline has signed a deal with Airbus that will see it…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
北欧航空亚洲航线迎来新飞机
北欧航空（SAS）将迎来新飞机的交付，用于执飞长线亚洲航线。
北欧航空是欧洲首个得到最新空客A330-300机型的航空公司，其拥有更宽的距离以及增加的起飞重量。航空动力学的升级让该双走道机型能够飞到11，297千米的高空，同时能至少少燃烧2%的燃料。
Christopher…
SAS welcomes new aircraft for Asian routes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has taken delivery of new aircraft that will be suitable for its long-haul routes to Asia.
The airline becomes the first European carrier to receive a new…
航空公司快讯
国航：重启吉隆坡航线
中国国际航空将于下月重启北京－吉隆坡航班。该航线于3年前停飞，今年10约25日开始将重新启动，一周运营四班。国航还计划在将来增加此航线航班频率，也许增至日航或一日两趟航班。该航线将使用290座的空客A330飞机，商务舱将配28座，高端经济舱16座，经济舱246座。
芬兰航空：新A350飞机将飞入天空…
中俄签署远程宽体客机合作项目协议
据报道，俄罗斯和中国将于今年年底前签署一项远程宽体客机合作项目协议。
据新华社报道，俄罗斯联合航空制造集团公司总裁斯柳萨里16日在北京说，俄方希望在今年年底前同中国签署关于双方联合研制远程宽体客机的政府间协议。若成功中俄将有望打破长期被北美的波音公司和欧洲的空客公司垄断的全球航空制造业市场。…
Russia, China to develop long-haul passenger plane
Russia and China are expected to sign an agreement for the joint development of a new wide-body passenger aircraft before the end of the year, it has been revealed.
Xinhua reported…
New flights connects China with Copenhagen
Beijing Capital Airlines has embarked on its first ever long-haul flights, connecting two Chinese cities with Copenhagen.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of HNA Group, commenced…
越南航空开通首条梦想客机国际航线
越南航空（Vietnam Airlines）开通了首条使用全新波音787梦想客机执飞的国际航线。
新飞机于本周三首次抵达伦敦希思罗国际机场，越南驻英国大使HE Nguyen Van Thao以及越南航空英国&爱尔兰总经理Le Thanh Dzung都出席了欢迎仪式。…
Vietnam Airlines launches first international Dreamliner flights
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first ever international flights using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The inaugural flight touched down at London Heathrow…
Boeing’s new 777-X reaches design milestone
The development of Boeing's 777-X has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the main design configuration for the new long-haul aircraft.
Designed as a new fuel-efficient…
Boeing raises forecast for new Chinese aircraft
Boeing has shrugged off industry concerns about China’s economic problems by increasing its annual forecast for aircraft demand in the country.
The US planemaker released its latest China…
Cathay Pacific profits jump 400%
Cathay Pacific experienced a sharp rise in profits in the first half of 2015.
The Hong Kong-based company generated profits of HK$1.97 billion (US$254 million) for the six months to…
印度将需要1740架新飞机
波音公司（Boeing）表示，接下来20年里，印度的航空公司将需要购买1740架新飞机，总价值2400亿美元。
上周四波音公司（Boeing）于印度孟买发布了年度“印度市场调查”报告，结果显示印度市场对飞机的需求主要集中在拥有90-230座的单走道飞机上，如波音737和空客A320飞机。此类飞机将占飞机总需求的84%，1460架，总价值达1600亿美元。…
India to need 1,740 new aircraft
Airlines in India will need to buy 1,740 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at US$240 billion, according to Boeing.
Releasing its annual 'India Current Market Outlook' report in…
IAG新签订31架空客飞机
国际航空集团（IAG），旗下运营着英国航空（BA）、西班牙国家航空（Iberia）和Vueling航空，最近新签订了31架新空客飞机的订单。
该份协议中包括11架长线飞机（8架A350-900和3架A330-200），20架短程A320neo飞机，将供西班牙航空翻新机队、开通新路线以及为IAG旗下其他航空的短程航线机队注入新力量。…
IAG expands fleet with orders for 31 Airbus jets
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA, Iberia and Vueling, has signed firm orders for 31 new Airbus aircraft.
The agreement, which includes 11 long-haul aircraft…
越南航空推出新企业标志
在河内内拜国际机场，越南航空正式推出了新的企业标志。
与此同时，越南航空正好刚得到波音787-9梦想客机和空客A350-900飞机的交付，这次推出新的标志式样也是为了实现今年的奋斗目标，力争达到Skytrax星级评定的4星级航空公司标准（目前为3星级）。此前，该公司刚刚公布了飞行员及客机舱服务员的新制服设计。…
Vietnam Airlines unveils new corporate identity
Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its new corporate identity in a ceremony at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport.
The launch coincides with the roll-out of the company's new…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…
Qatar Airways boosts Manila route
Qatar Airways will significantly increase the number of the flights it offers to Manila this October, following the expansion of the Air Service Agreement between Qatar and the…
巴黎航展：空客拿下570亿美元订单 小胜波音
据统计，空客在本届巴黎航展上共获得421架飞机订单，按目录价格计算，价值570亿美元。
波音订单数为331架，目录价格总额价值502亿美元。ATR也在航展中崭露头角收获81架订单。巴航工业收获85架，中国商飞64架，庞巴迪6架，苏霍伊3架。从订单总数和价值来看，空客均略胜其竞争对手波音公司。…
Qatar Airways concludes a successful Paris Air Show
Qatar Airways recently concluded a successful Paris Air Show.
The airline was the first to display five aircraft on static display – the A380, A350, A320, A319 and Boeing 787…
巴黎航展首日订单空客拔得头筹
第51届巴黎－布尔歇国际航空航天展览会（巴黎航展）15日在巴黎北郊布尔歇国际展览中心开幕。空中客车（空客）公司凭借A320系列和A350XWB宽体飞机获得丰厚订单和订购意向协议，在订单“大战”中取得领先。…
Qatar Airways to showcase new aircraft at Le Bourget
Qatar Airways will showcase the newest and best of its fleet with a display of five aircraft at the 2015 Paris Air Show, which takes place next month at Le Bourget in Paris.
…
Qatar Airways to showcase aircraft at Paris Air Show
Qatar Airways is preparing to showcase its fleet with a display of five aircraft at the 2015 Paris Air Show, which takes place next month at Le Bourget in Paris.
Qatar Airways group…
新加坡航空新推出豪华经济舱
近日，新加坡航空推出了新豪华经济舱座椅和舱内设施，并将于今年8月正式将豪华经济舱投入运营。
在投资8千万美元、历史两年的开发后，新座椅21日在新加坡首次亮相。
新皮座椅宽为47至49.5厘米，根据机型而变。同时，座椅可以后倾8英寸，座椅间距为38英寸。乘客们可以享受机上娱乐系统，收看13.3英寸的高清小屏幕，座椅上也有电源插座，两个USB接口以及额外储放物品的空间。…
Singapore Airlines previews $80m revamp of Premium Economy
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
The…
Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
Qatar upgrades German services with new planes
Qatar Airways is expanding its German services with the latest A350 XWB aircraft.
Deployed on the Doha-Munich route from 1 October, the new aircraft will complement the existing…
Finnair reiterates Asian focus
Finnair has entered the "next phase" of its 10-year strategy, which is focused on driving more traffic on Asian routes.
In 2010, the airline outlined its intention to double its Asian…
卡塔尔航空将新增三条美国航线
卡塔尔航空明年将会继续扩张其在美国的版图，新增至洛杉矶、波士顿和亚特兰大的航班。
三趟航班都将是日航航班，从多哈起飞直航目的地。一旦新航线实施，卡塔尔航空在美国的航点将扩张至10个。
“卡航一直在进行着全球扩张的脚步，我们很开心能在美国增开更多的航点，这将更好的连接来自中印非洲、东南亚和北美的旅客，”卡塔尔航空集团CEO，Akbar Al Baker表示。…
Qatar Airways to add three new US routes
Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta.
All three new routes…
新加坡航空、空客联手建立新训练中心
新加坡航空和空客公司共同建立的飞行员训练中心现在正在修建中。
空客公司亚洲训练中心（AATC），坐落于新加坡实里达航空园，计划于2016年第一季度开业。将提供飞行员训练。…
SIA, Airbus start work on new training centre
Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway.
The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace…
大洋洲航空业飞机数量将增长70%
据空客公司最新的调查报告显示，在接下来20年内，大洋洲运输旅客的飞机数量将上升70%。
在最新发布的全球市场报告里，空客预测澳大利亚、新西兰和南太平洋国家至2033年将总共拥有1200架飞机，大大多于现在拥有的700架飞机。
增长的飞机数量对每年4.5%的旅客增长量是至关重要的。…
Oceania air fleet to increase 70% – Airbus
The number of passenger aircraft serving Oceania will grow by more than 70% over the next two decades, according to a new Airbus forecast.
It its latest Global Market Forecast, the…
Finnair to introduce discount fares for hand luggage-only flyers
Finnair will introduce special hand-luggage only fares on flights from the UK and Ireland from 5 May.
The Light ticket is the lowest-fare option in Finnair’s ticket type and will…
First glimpse of Vietnam Airlines’ first Dreamliner
Assembly work on Vietnam Airlines' first ever Boeing B787 Dreamliner has been completed, ahead of the aircraft’s launch this summer.
New pictures released this week provide the first…
Qatar Executive looks to tap into Asia
In a bid to expand its presence, Qatar Executive is keen to target corporations and fast-growing number of high-net-worth individuals in Asia.
This will reinforce its strategy to tap…
Finnair to fly brand new aircraft to Asia
Finnair has confirmed plans to deploy its brand new long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to several destinations in Asia.
The Helsinki-based airline will start taking delivery of its…
New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
芬兰航空将发射机上无线上网
芬兰航空公司宣布投资30百万欧元在所有的飞机上装上无线上网。乘客将能使用智能手机，笔记本电脑，平板电脑采用飞机上的wifi。
芬兰航空的总经理 Pekka Vauramo 说：“这个投资能让我们给乘客提供许多新的科技服务包括机上娱乐及辅助设备。 ”
从2015年秋冬季节起，芬兰航空将推出机上无线上网服务。 此外，公司将收入新的天空客车A350。…
Finnair to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi
Finnair has confirmed plans to equip its entire fleet of aircraft with in-flight Wi-Fi.
The roll-out, which will cost EUR30 million (US$32.8m), will allow passengers on all of the…
Finnair confirms onboard Wi-Fi investment
Finnair has announced an investment programme that will introduce Wi-Fi connectivity to the majority of its wide-body and narrow-body fleet.
The total value of the investment is…
The Brief: New air routes, 23-27 March
Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro.
The new…
Cathay agrees deal to retire old aircraft
Cathay Pacific has signed a new agreement that will enable it to retire its old fleet of Airbus A340 aircraft.
The Hong Kong-based airline is planning to replace its 11 A340-300s with…
Qatar Airways expands its network in Pakistan
Qatar Airways recently announced its decision to launch three new passenger destinations in Pakistan.
Commencing from 16 July 2015, the airline will begin four weekly passenger…
Delta upgrades in-flight Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi service, with faster connection speeds and expanded coverage.
The upgrades will extend Wi-Fi access beyond North…
American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing
American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing.
The world's largest airline…
Asiana orders 25 new Airbus jets
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 25 A321neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jets will seat 180 passengers in a two-class layout,…
India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class
Singapore Airlines' has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.
The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of…
SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking
Singapore Airlines' new premium economy class is now available for booking.
The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being…
Premium One launched by Qatar Airways
In a bid to meet the growing demand for charter luxury groups and incentive travel, Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its all-premium class Airbus A319.
The Premium One A319…
Qatar Airways voted ‘Business Airline of the Year’
Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Business Airline of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the UK Business Travel Awards 2015 held in London this week.
Carrier country manager…
Airbus plans floating black boxes
Airbus is planning to equip its long-haul aircraft with a new type of floating black box, making them easier to find following a crash at sea.
According to a Channel NewsAsia report,…
Vietnam Airlines switches London flights to Heathrow
Vietnam Airlines has announced it will switch its London flights from Gatwick to Heathrow in March.
Flights from Heathrow to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will operate five times a week…
Qatar Airways would have IndiGo interest – CEO
Qatar Airways would be interested in taking a stake in Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, if the opportunity arose, the Doha-based airline's CEO has said.
The Economic Times reports that…
Colombia’s Avianca starts long-haul growth with Dreamliner
Colombia's national carrier Avianca has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The arrival marks the start of a major expansion and renewal of Avianca's long-haul…
Hawaiian Airlines seals order for new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for its newest long-haul jet, the A330neo.
Earlier this year the Honolulu-based carrier penned a Memorandum of Understanding…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
AirAsia seals deal for world’s newest long-haul jet
AirAsia has placed a major order for the world's newest commercial long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A330neo.
The new twin-aisle jet was first unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July…
China needs 5,300 new aircraft – Airbus
Chinese airlines will need more than 5,300 new passenger planes over the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
With China set to become the world’s largest domestic aviation market…
American “goes for great” with US$2bn investment
American Airlines has unveiled a major programme of fleet and product upgrades for 2015, as it aims to offer passengers a "world-class travel experience".
Timed to coincide with the…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Delta confirms major Airbus deal
Delta Air Lines has confirmed a deal that will see it operate Airbus long-haul jets for the first time.
The US carrier has agreed to purchase 25 A350-900s and 25 new A330-900neo…
Qatar Airways adds three new aircraft
Qatar Airways has taken a major step in its fleet expansion programme, with the arrival of three new long-haul aircraft.
The arrival of the two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing…
SriLankan welcomes first new A330
SriLankan Airlines has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new long-haul aircraft touched down at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport recently,…
World Travel Market: The competitions and events
Competitions
Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways will be running a social media competition to celebrate the recent launch of its A380 service from London to Doha. Those that…
Qatar Airways launches A380 on London route
Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 aircraft has made its debut on the Doha-London Heathrow route.
The aircraft touched down in the UK capital for the first time last week, as one of six daily…
“Aviation mega-cities” to drive air travel growth – Airbus
The emergence of Asia's middle classes and the growth of "aviation mega-cities" in the region will be the key driving forces behind the growth of the aviation sector in the coming…
IAG confirms Airbus order
European airline operator IAG has confirmed an order for eight new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The company, which operates British Airways and Iberia, previously had purchase options…
Qatar Airways welcomes first A380
Qatar Airways has welcomed its first ever Airbus A380.
The landmark delivery, which took place this week in a ceremony at the Airbus factory in Hamburg, will mark the start of a…
Vietnam Airlines to offer Wi-Fi on new aircraft
Vietnam Airlines will offer in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier has penned an initial agreement with service provider Gogo that…
Mallya ‘wilfully defaulted’ over Kingfisher – bank
The United Bank of India has said that Vijay Mallya “wilfully defaulted” on loan repayments, leading to the closure of Kingfisher Airlines.
The Indian airline grounded all its…
Kuwait Airways to buy 10 Boeing 777 jets
Kuwait Airways plans to buy 10 Boeing 777 jetliners, as reported by Al Qabas yesterday. The report, citing unnamed sources, said that the KAC Board of Directors has issued a directive…
IAG moves into profit as Iberia improves
International Airlines Group (IAG) has moved into a profit for the first half of the year following an improved performance from Spanish carrier Iberia.
The group posted an operating…
Airbus cancels Skymark A380 order
Airbus has cancelled Skymark Airlines' order for six A380s.
Skymark became the first Japanese airline to order the A380 in 2011, but it has now said it will not be able to fulfil its…
Hawaiian commits to new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire six new A330-800neo aircraft, with options to double the order to 12 jets.
The new…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Three Deals
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
Asian carriers start spending at Farnborough
Asia's fast-growing airlines have been among the big spenders at this week’s Farnborough Air Show.
AirAsia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday became the first…
Boeing Airbus rivalry heats up at Farnborough
Boeing and Airbus have begun a war of words in time for the start of Farnborough air show this week.
Airbus is about to launch its upgrade of the popular A330, but Boeing…
Airbus launches new fuel-efficient A330
Airbus is launching a new fuel-efficient version of its popular wide-body aircraft, the A330.
The new A330-800neo and A330-900neo will replace the existing A330-200 and A330-300…
Asia continues to drive new aircraft demand
The Asia Pacific region continues to drive global demand for new aircraft, according to a new report.
In its latest Current Market Outlook (CMO) report, which forecasts new aircraft…
Etihad reaches century with double delivery
Etihad Airways has celebrated a major milestone in its expansion with the arrival of its 100th and 101st aircraft.
The double delivery took place last week, when the carrier took…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Emirates cancels major Airbus order
Emirates has dealt a blow to Airbus by cancelling a major order for 70 A350 aircraft.
The Dubai-based carrier placed the order for 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s in 2007, and…
THAI unveils first Dreamliner
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft.
The brand new B787-8…
SAS revamps long-haul cabins with new seats and Wi-Fi
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a major overhaul of the cabins products on its long-haul flights, including the installation of Wi-Fi on all aircraft.
Seven of the carrier's…
Asiana Airlines welcomes first A380
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380.
The brand new double-decker jet was handed over to Park Sam Koo, chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group, by…
Qatar Airways to fly A380 to Paris
Qatar Airways has revealed that Paris will be the second destination for its new fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft.
The Doha-based airline will start taking delivery of its A380s this…
Finnair banks future on Asian strategy
Finnair has confirmed that expanding in Asia will remain at the centre of its corporate strategy for the coming years.
Following its annual review, Finnair's board of directors approved…
Qatar Airways receives its A380 by June
Qatar Airways has rolled out its aircraft expansion strategy at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014. The airline’s chief executive officer HE Akbar Al Baker announced the arrival of the…
June launch for Qatar Airways’ A380 flights
Qatar Airways will launch its first Airbus A380 on 17 June 2014, on the route from Doha to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline will take delivery of its first three double-decker…
LATAM unveils unified cabins
LAN and TAM have unveiled a unified design for their cabins as part of on-going merger plans.
A LAN Airbus A320 operating on Chile domestic routes and a TAM Airbus A321 on Brazilian…
AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320
AirAsia India has taken the delivery of its first Airbus A320, equipped with Sharklets.
The Chennai-based airline will take delivery of an additional nine aircraft for its initial…
India requires 1,290 aircraft in next 20 years – Airbus
India’s aviation market will require 1,290 aircraft in the next 20 years.
According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, of the 1,290 new aircraft valued at US$190 billion, some 73%…
Finnair rolls out flat-beds in Asia
Finnair will roll-out new flat-bed seats on a range of long-haul routes this summer, including several Asian services.
Effective 1 April 2014, the airline will deploy Airbus A330 and…
Qatar Airways fleet delivery on schedule
Qatar Airways recently announced at ITB that it would take delivery of its first three Airbus A380 aircraft in June and inaugurate its superjumbo services with a daily flight to London.…
Etihad to fly A380 to London
Etihad Airways will use one of its new Airbus A380s on flights from London to Abu Dhabi, the airline revealed today.
James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad said the new aircraft…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines goes large with Airbus
Skymark Airlines, the third biggest carrier in Japan, has taken delivery of it first wide-body aircraft.
The airline welcomed two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft into its fleet last…
Kuwait Airways takes on 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways in a bid to expand its fleet strategy and global presence has firmed up an order for 25 aircraft from Airbus. The order includes 10 A350-900 and 15 A320neo family…
SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore…
Asian aircraft fleet to triple in size – Boeing
The number of aircraft operating in the Asia Pacific region is set to triple in the next 20 years, according to Boeing.
In its latest forecast, released ahead of the Singapore…
Aviation industry heads to Singapore
The eyes of the global aviation industry will turn to Singapore next week, when the Singapore Air Show returns to Changi Exhibition Centre.
The event, which runs from 11-16 February…
Airbus cancels Kingfisher order
Airbus has cancelled a major order placed by Kingfisher Airlines.
The grounded Indian carrier had outstanding orders for five A380s and five A350s, dating back to 2005. But…
Boeing and Airbus boosted by record demand for aircraft
Boeing and Airbus both achieved record aircraft deliveries in 2013, as the aviation industry continues its strong recovery.
Boeing revealed last week that it delivered a record total…
Cathay Pacific orders three more B777s
Cathay Pacific has ordered a further three wide-body passenger aircraft from Boeing.
Following the recent landmark order for 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft, the Hong Kong-based carrier has…
Cathay places first order for Boeing 777-X
Cathay Pacific has placed its first order for the new fuel-efficient version of the Boeing 777.
The Hong Kong-based carrier has confirmed a deal to buy 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft,…
AirAsia X places largest aircraft order
AirAsia X has placed its largest-ever order for a single aircraft type, buying 25 A330-300s from Airbus.
The deal, which is valued at almost US$6 billion at current list prices, adds…
Lufthansa drops Turkish Airlines codeshare
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have called time on their codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.
According to the German press, the carriers said the current set-up no longer…
Airbus, Mubadala expand partnership
Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services (ACTDS) has entered into a new strategic agreement with Airbus. As per the agreement, a significant expansion has been…
Boeing 777-X to be “most fuel-efficient in history”
Following its recent launch and several major orders, Boeing has revealed a series of innovations on its new B777-X aircraft, which it claims will make it the "most fuel-efficient…
Gulf carriers place huge aircraft orders
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have placed combined orders for almost 500 new aircraft.
The three Gulf aviation giants have cemented their places among the world's fastest growing…
Profits down at Lufthansa
German airline group Lufthansa has posted a drop in operating profit for the first nine months of this year compared to the same period in 2012.
The group posted a profit of EUR661m…
澳航悉尼-达拉斯航线将成为全球最长航线
据澳大利亚商务旅行者网站报道，新加坡航空（Singapore Airlines）将于11月23日停飞世界最长直飞航线悉尼—纽瓦克航线，而澳洲航空（Qantas）悉尼-达拉斯航线也将由此晋升为全球最长航线。…
法媒：空客开辟日本市场 打破波音垄断地位
据法国《费加罗报》10月21日报道，空中客车公司是欧洲一家飞机制造公司，是欧洲航空公司的联合企业，1970年12月于法国图卢兹成立。空中客车公司还是一家全球性的企业，在世界航空业市场占有一席之地。空客公司总裁兼首席执行官法布里斯·布雷吉尔于周一（21日）在日本东京宣布，希望与日本建立长期多元化的合作关系。…
未来四五年空中客车将成全球最大飞机制造商
据《新海峡时报》报道，空中客车首席执行官布利叶（Fabrice Bregier）在接受德国媒体采访时称，空中客车公司在四五年时间内将成为全球第一飞机制造商。…
空客打破波音对日本民航市场的垄断
空中客车公司7日发表新闻公报说，日本航空公司订购31架A350XWB宽体飞机，目录价格约为95亿美元。这是空客获得的首个日航订单，标志着空客进入最后一个由美国波音公司主导的主要航空市场。…
JAL pens first ever Airbus order
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for up to 56 Airbus long-range aircraft, marking the national carrier's first ever deal with the European planemaker.
The…
World’s aircraft to get bigger – Airbus
Airlines around the world will demand larger aircraft in future, to cater for increasing passenger traffic and improve operational efficiency.
This is the view of European planemaker…
Lufthansa places major long-haul plane orders
Lufthansa has agreed to purchase almost 60 new wide-body aircraft to revamp its long-haul fleet.
The German carrier has penned deals for up to 25 Airbus A350-900 and 34 Boeing 777-9X…
Air France to axe 2,800 more jobs
Air France is planning to slash 2,800 more jobs after its management decided to ramp up the 'Transform 2015' cost-cutting strategy.
Presenting an update of the turnaround plan this…
IAG renews short-haul fleet with huge order
International Airlines Group (IAG) has placed a major order with Airbus to renew its fleet of short-haul aircraft.
The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways and…
AirAsia welcomes landmark A320
AirAsia has taken delivery of a new A320 - the 8,000th aircraft delivered by Airbus.
The new single-aisle jet, which comes equipped in an all-economy configuration with 180 seats,…
Airbus technology prevents runway excursions
Airbus is rolling out new technology that aims to prevent aircraft overshooting the runway.
Runway excursions, as they are known, are the most common cause of air accidents,…
Cathay Pacific welcomes landmark A330
Cathay Pacific Airways has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft - the 1,000th A330 ever to be produced by Airbus.
The landmark aircraft was handed over to Cathay Pacific…
New flight simulators for Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) which will be based at the training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with CAE, worth more than US$ 200 million at list…
Etihad orders A380, Dreamliner simulators
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) for its training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with Canadian manufacturer CAE is worth more than US$200 million at…
Singapore Airlines unveils new cabins
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of new range of cabin products.
To be rolled out from September 2013 onwards, initially on the Singapore-London route, the new first,…
SAS invests in long-haul fleet
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has moved to upgrade its long-haul fleet by agreeing to purchase 12 new