Qantas (QF) has confirmed plans to launch the world’s first non-stop commercial flights between Sydney (SYD) and London (LHR), marking a major milestone in long-haul aviation.
Airbus A350
Vietnam Airlines (VN) has officially launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands.
KLM names its first Airbus A350 The Night Watch, launching a Dutch art theme ahead of its September Toronto debut.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is preparing to accelerate the retirement of its aging Airbus A330-200 fleet as it moves closer to receiving its first Airbus A350 passenger aircraft later this year.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has opened bookings for its new Madrid service, giving travelers access to an unusually large number of Business Class award seats ahead of the route’s launch in October 2026.
Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
Cathay Cargo expands its Airbus A350F freighter order to eight aircraft, strengthening Hong Kong’s global air cargo hub status.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) will increase its flight frequency between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to 10 weekly services between August and October 2026.
Cathay Pacific (CX) flight CX156 from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) encountered severe turbulence early Saturday morning, leaving 10 passengers and crew members injured.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is preparing to relaunch nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) within the next few years as part of a broader premium travel strategy.