At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus secured 142 firm orders and 103 MOUs, driven by strong demand for the A350 and A320neo families, while Boeing scaled back its presence following the recent Air India crash and did not announce new orders. Embraer also made notable sales, including 60 E175s and military aircraft orders. The show was relatively quiet aside from these deals, with Boeing facing challenges due to recent tragedies and technical issues.
Starlux Airlines' A350 business class offers incredible seats with advanced technology and spaciousness, high-quality amenities including comfortable bedding and unlimited Wi-Fi, and a solid selection of food and drinks. However, the flight experience left the reviewer feeling underwhelmed due to high expectations and a lack of attention to detail in service. While still ranking among the top 10 business class products, it fell short of being one of the best in the world.
Biman, the national airline of Bangladesh, has committed to acquiring 10 Airbus A350 family aircraft to expand its operations and replace its oldest widebody planes. This marks the first time Biman will purchase Airbus aircraft, as its fleet has been exclusively composed of Boeing planes since 2016. The order includes two freighter variants of the A350, which will enhance Bangladesh's export capabilities, particularly in the textile industry. The specific delivery timelines have not been disclosed yet.
Air France has introduced a new business-class seat for its A350 fleet, featuring 48 seats laid out in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration, sliding doors, plenty of storage space and automated window shades. However, the new seats will only be available on newly delivered A350s from Airbus, with the first set to be delivered and put into service in July. The new configuration holds a total of 292 passengers, compared to 324 passengers in the existing cabin, which could cause logistical issues in the event of equipment swaps.
