Airbus A350

By Antoine Fafard
A total of 19 widebody aircraft were delivered in May—13 from Boeing and six from Airbus.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By David Casey
China Eastern plans to launch a Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route from December 2025, reestablishing a nonstop air link between New Zealand and Argentina.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
The A350 family orderbook now stands at more than 1,390 from 60 customers worldwide.
On Location

By Mark Pilling
Starlux Airlines has once again topped up its orderbook for Airbus models, committing to a further 10 A350-1000s as it looks to broaden its network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
The deal, signed this week at the Paris Air Show, will further grow Riyadh Air’s fleet.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding for two Airbus A350Fs at the Paris Air Show.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
EgyptAir has exercised its outstanding six options for Airbus A350-900s here at the Paris Air Show.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
The order announced at the Paris Air Show includes 50 Airbus aircraft, which could increase to 77, as well as the purchase of A350F freighters.
On Location

By Jens Flottau
Saudi startup Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000s at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor AviLease has placed its first direct order with Airbus, signing on for A320neo family narrowbodies and the A350F.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Reaching Airbus' production goals is becoming “a bit more difficult every day,” CEO Guillaume Faury says, yet its ramp-up plans “remain the same.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Airbus is planning to start flight tests next year to bring into service the next two evolutions of its A350 widebody program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Engine and toilet woes give way to tariff concerns as the biggest questions for Airbus’ outlook.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
From commercial aircraft to defense to space, CEO Guillaume Faury looks to shape Airbus’ path forward.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Air India confronts retrofit delays, while IndiGo works to reduce grounded aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has reaffirmed Airbus’ commitment to launching a new narrowbody around the turn of the decade in an interview with Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chris Sloan
Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s, helping to keep the carrier's growth strategy on track, CEO Mesfin Tasew said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
IndiGo is moving to boost its international operation, with a follow-on order for Airbus A350s and a new partnership deal to increase connecting opportunities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend its Boeing 777-300ER leases and is refurbishing cabins on some of its Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-200s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to build a new maintenance hangar there.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay Cargo's director about the global market, key areas of growth and the importance of safe transport for cargo.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.
Aircraft & Propulsion