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Originally Published 6 months ago — by One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines from Taiwan has ordered an additional 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to expand its long-haul services, aiming to enhance its international connectivity and fleet capacity, with deliveries expected from 2025 to 2031.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Airbus
Riyadh Air, a new Saudi Arabian airline, has ordered 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with an option to increase to 50, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to boost air travel and position the country as a global aviation hub, marking the airline's first A350-1000 operation and emphasizing sustainability and premium service.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for up to 40 Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, with deliveries of the first 20 scheduled to begin in 2026. The long-range A350-1000 will replace Boeing 767s and is expected to enhance the airline's premium customer experience. This move aligns with Delta's strategy to attract travelers willing to pay for premium amenities, and the new planes are anticipated to support the company's growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Points Guy
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 20 new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with options for 20 more, expected to begin deliveries in 2026. The A350-1000 will become the largest aircraft in Delta's fleet, offering a higher capacity and more premium seats, as well as improved fuel efficiency. This order is part of Delta's broader fleet expansion, which includes additional wide-body and narrow-body aircraft.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Aviation Week
Emirates Airline President, Tim Clark, has stated that the airline will not order Airbus A350-1000s unless Rolls-Royce makes significant improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a thrust increase. Clark expressed concerns about the engine's performance and durability, stating that it is not meeting the airline's expectations. Rolls-Royce acknowledges the need for improvements but rejects the idea that the engine is defective. The issue cannot be resolved through a lower-cost maintenance agreement, and Emirates is requesting guarantees for up to 2,500 cycles on wing. Clark also pushed for a 10,000 lb. thrust increase. Emirates recently placed an order for 90 Boeing 777Xs and is negotiating a deal with Airbus for up to 50 A350-1000s.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines has signed an MoU with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s, which will be delivered starting in 2025. The airline intends to use these planes for ultra long haul flights from Manila to North America. This order comes less than two years after the airline had to get rid of four A350-900s due to bankruptcy protection. The A350-1000s are expected to be in a three cabin configuration, featuring business class, premium economy, and economy.