Tags: A350

The sarcophagus of Ramses II travels on board an Air France Airbus A350

On 23rd March, the Air France Cargo teams transported a priceless work of art of inestimable historical value – the sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Ramses II. This unique object was transported between Cairo and Paris on board a regular Air France flight operated by the Airbus A350 “Biscarosse”. On arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, […]

STARLUX Unveils New First Class Service Equipment

Premium Taiwan carrier, STARLUX has unveiled a new selection of First Class service equipment in partnership with Clip. Clip teamed up with English brand William Edwards to create a bespoke collection drawing on ‘old-world refinement’ and traditional craftsmanship. Made from fine bone china, a subtle white-on-white decor inlaid in the glazing and matte gold edging […]

ITA Airways becomes first Italian A350 operator

ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A350, becoming the 40th operator of the type. The aircraft, which is on lease from ALAFCO, landed for the first time in Italy at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport last Wednesday evening. ITA Airways’ A350 cabin is configured in a two-class […]

Airbus: 408 aircraft including the first A350F ordered at the Dubai airshow

In the first major airshow since the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years ago, customers demonstrated confidence in the recovery of the aviation sector and also in Airbus by placing orders and commitments totalling 408 aircraft (269 firm orders and 139 commitments). The agreements covered the full range of commercial aircraft families, including a first commitment […]

Airbus delivers first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China

Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China. The A350-900 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines, the largest Airbus operator in Asia and second largest in the world. At […]

Delta to add Airbus, Boeing aircraft to fleet amid travel demand recovery

Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability. “These aircraft are an investment in Delta’s […]

First A350 delivery to new airline world2fly

World2fly, the new long-haul airline recently founded by the Spanish hotel company Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two A350-900s on lease from Air Lease Corporation, becoming the latest operator of the world’s most efficient large widebody aircraft. The airline, based on the Balearic island of Mallorca, will operate the two leased A350-900 […]