LAGOS, Nigeria — Could your next hop within West Africa be aboard a Chinese-built jet rather than a Boeing or an Airbus?
ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines plans to put the Airbus A350-1000 into commercial service in 2026, ending the type’s absence from U.S. skies and expanding the carrier’s arsenal of next-generation wide-bodies. The move will originate from Atlanta, Delta’s hometown hub, and is poised to transform the way Americans fly long-haul.
MIAMI — Vacationers planning a beach hop through the Caribbean or a quick corporate charter from Florida to Latin America will soon have additional seats—and scheduling flexibility—thanks to a significant fleet expansion at Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc., better known to flyers as GlobalX.
In 2014, Airbus needed to prove its boldest jet yet—the carbon-fiber A350 XWB—could shrug off the planet’s harshest climates. Instead of a lab, the company chose two very real frontiers: Bolivia’s sky-high runways and Canada’s Arctic chill. Over three hectic weeks, the second test aircraft, MSN3, would leap from thin-air takeoffs at 13,300 ft in La Paz to –28 °C predawn engine starts in Iqaluit, Nunavut, gathering the data regulators demanded and stories aviation buffs still trade on forums.
NEW DELHI — India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) cautioned Air India about significant lapses in emergency safety protocols on its Airbus fleet in the days leading up to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, according to a report by Reuters. The warning centered on overdue inspections and delayed compliance responses, highlighting ongoing regulatory concerns for travelers seeking the highest standards in air travel safety.
A major milestone in aviation was reached this month as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officially certified the Airbus A321XLR, the longest-range single-aisle aircraft in commercial service.
Europe's aviation safety regulator, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has issued a directive requiring airlines to conduct one-time inspections of fuel hoses on specific Airbus A350 aircraft. The decision follows an in-flight engine fire aboard a Cathay Pacific A350-1000 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines on September 1, 2023. The fire occurred shortly after the plane took off from Hong Kong, bound for Zurich.
Cathay Pacific Airways has grounded its entire Airbus A350 fleet for inspections after an engine component failure on a flight from Hong Kong to Zurich. The issue, identified during flight CX383, prompted the airline to cancel 24 flights and conduct a thorough check of its 48 A350 aircraft.
The problem, reportedly linked to a fuel nozzle in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, marks the first such failure on any A350 worldwide. Cathay secured spare parts for necessary repairs and is working closely with Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and regulators to address the issue.
United Airlines has officially commenced service with its first Airbus A321neo, marking a significant addition to its fleet. The inaugural flight took off last Thursday from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare. For now, the aircraft will operate routes between O'Hare and Phoenix, as well as between O'Hare and Fort Lauderdale.
United has placed firm orders for 130 A321neos, with 30 expected to be delivered by the end of the next year. The airline's configuration for these planes includes 20 first-class seats, 57 Economy Plus seats, and 123 economy seats.
