Emirates introduced a new headrest at the Farnborough Airshow, which a Business Insider reporter described as a 'game changer' after trying it on an Airbus A350.

The first Airbus A350-1000ULR ultra-long-range aircraft has completed a direct test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, a journey expected to last approximately 22 hours, attracting significant online tracking.

Hungary placed fighter jets on alert after a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 unexpectedly lost contact with air traffic control on July 4 while in NATO airspace over the Balkans.

Singapore Airlines has announced a delay in the introduction of new seats for its Airbus A350 fleet, with the updated cabins now expected to launch in early 2027.

China Eastern Airlines apologized after one of its Airbus A350 aircraft struck a boarding bridge twice upon arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, causing damage to both the plane and the bridge due to a mechanical malfunction.

An Air India Airbus A350 flight bound for London was forced to divert and return to Delhi after seven hours in the air due to recurring issues with excessive noise and turbulence in its belly hold, marking the second such incident in ten days and prompting an investigation.

Qantas is preparing to launch its Project Sunrise flights next year, offering non-stop services from Sydney to London and New York, covering over 10,000 miles in approximately 22 hours using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.

Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem. MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa's Boeing 787 business class debacle is almost over after a yearslong certification delay. The airline has been flying some Dreamliners with only four of the 28 high-dollar seats sold. Lufthansa expects to boost the number of sellable 787 business-class seats to 25 by mid-April. Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a certification debacle left one of its most lucrative cabins largely empty for months. The German flag carrier said on Monday that it will begin selling tickets for its Allegris business class on the 787. Allegris, Lufthansa's signature cabin concept, spans economy, premium economy, business, and first class, but the business class rollout has been particularly tricky. The program first launched on the Airbus A350 in May 2024, with the cabin spanning the entire plane. The first Allegris-equipped 787 followed in October 2025, but certification of business class dragged on due to the cabin's complexity: there are five staggered seat configurations in a single airplane cabin — some with doors or more legroom, others with extra-long beds. The middle front-row suite can be combined into a double bed. The first-row window seats have extra workspace. Lufthansa This is because the Dreamliner's geometry — including a slightly tighter usable footprint and different fuselage contouring compared to the A350 — made it harder to demonstrate to regulators that passengers could evacuate quickly from every seat, whether staggered, partially enclosed, or fully cocooned, in an emergency. The result? For months, only four of the 28 business class seats could be sold — the front-row Business Class Suites — leaving the remaining 24 empty. Business class is a cash cow for airlines, and by flying most of the cabin empty as competitors pour investments into their own premium seats, Lufthansa was essentially leaving money on the table. It has been a particularly costly headache for a carrier in the midst of a multi-year turnaround plan to restore profitability after years of financial pressure from frequent maintenance, aircraft shortages, rising operating costs, and labor strikes. Lufthansa even opted for an already-certified business-class seat to retrofit onto its Airbus A380s rather than risk another prolonged and costly certification process. But the saga is nearing the finish line. Beginning April 15, Lufthansa plans to carry passengers in 25 business-class seats on its 787s, with three remaining blocked in the second row of the cabin. Bookings are open, though it's unclear whether the news indicates the seats have been fully certified or if that's just Lufthansa's expected timeline. Lufthansa said "Classic" seats — one of the Allegris categories available — are free to secure with the premium fare. The others require an extra fee: this includes the first-row suites, the "Privacy" seat next to the window, the "Extra Space" seat with more legroom, and the "Extra Long Bed" with an over seven-foot sleeping surface. The three second-row seats that are blocked — and not yet available for booking — are two privacy seats and an extra-legroom seat. Some Allegris seats can be fully enclosed with extra workspace; others can combine into a double bed. LUKAS BARTH/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa flies eight Allegris-equipped Dreamliners and expects to have 29 by the end of 2027. They are set to first fly from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, Hong Kong, and Austin; New York-JFK and Los Angeles join the roster in June, followed by Delhi in July. As part of Lufthansa's greater multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul plan, Allegris is also being fit onto the airline's existing A350s and Boeing 747-8s, as well as its future, yet-to-be-certified Boeing 777Xs. A similar spacing issue on the 747 double-deckers' upper level means it will have a split business class: the lower deck will have Allegris, while upstairs will feature the plane's original cabin. Read the original article on Business Insider

Qantas is testing an Airbus A350-1000 ULR for a potential 22-hour non-stop flight, with the aircraft currently on its return journey from Australia to France. The airline aims to launch these ultra-long-haul flights by 2027.

Qantas has revealed its first specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for 'Project Sunrise' to operate ultra-long-haul flights up to 22 hours, optimized for range endurance and passenger well-being.

EgyptAir has flown the Egyptian national football team, known as the Pharaohs, to the FIFA World Cup 2026 aboard a new Airbus A350 aircraft. This marks a significant event for both the team and the airline.

Australian airline Qantas is set to introduce a specially developed Airbus A350 in 2027, enabling direct flights between Australia and Europe/USA. This initiative is expected to usher in a new era of long-haul travel with onboard innovations for passengers.

An Airbus A350 moved backward at Melbourne Airport on Tuesday after landing, tearing the passenger bridge partially from the front door. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

Three flight attendants were hospitalized after a Delta Airbus A350 experienced severe turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport, injuring several people onboard.

Turkish Airlines put 100,000 faces on an Airbus A350 to celebrate its 500th aircraft. Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines recently put 100,000 faces on a new Airbus using hundreds of pounds of stickers. Airlines use aircraft liveries as a flying billboard. The job can cost six figures, with painted liveries being heavier and more expensive. From tail stripes to full-body wraps, airlines have long turned their planes into flying billboards to showcase their brand, culture, and identity in the ...

The new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra-long-haul flights between London and Sydney, has completed a journey lasting 22 hours without refueling, making it the world's longest flight.

Hiljade ljudi prate let aviona Airbus A350-1000ULR, posebno izrađenog za australsku aviokompaniju Qantas u okviru projekta Sunrise, čiji je cilj uspos

Philippine Airlines plans to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to expand its fleet.

The world's longest direct flight, connecting London and Sydney, is set to launch in 2027, with a travel time of 22 hours. The route will utilize specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft capable of carrying 20,000 liters more kerosene than usual.

Vienna Airport is under scrutiny for having only three border officials to process over 300 passengers arriving on a single Airbus A350-900 flight, highlighting potential staffing issues.

Singapore Airlines has postponed the introduction of its next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, now expecting them to enter service in early 2027 instead of mid-2026, citing supply chain constraints.

Russia has showcased a small model of its proposed Tu-454 long-range passenger aircraft, intended to compete with the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, despite the full-scale jet not yet existing.

I flew an Airbus A350 flight simulator and experienced extreme conditions from turbulence to low-visibility landings. Taylor Rains/Business Insider I flew an Airbus A350 simulator at Turkish Airlines' training center in Istanbul. It mimicked anomalies like wind shear, extreme turbulence, and traffic avoidance. Simulators let airlines safely train pilots for rare but high-risk scenarios they may face. It takes airline pilots years to go from their first discovery flight to sitting in the coc...