Airbus expects to decide before 2030 whether to develop stretched versions of the A220 and A350. The potential A220-500 and A350-2000 face different engineering, engine-development and production challenges despite clear interest from airline customers.
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Lufthansa (LH) will launch its first Airbus A350-1000 passenger flight from Munich Airport (MUC) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on December 3, 2026, following the aircraft’s expected arrival from Toulouse in mid-November.
Delta Air Lines could deploy its incoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on flights from Atlanta and Detroit to Seoul. With deliveries expected in early 2027, the aircraft will bring improved fuel efficiency, additional capacity, and next-generation Delta One suites. The proposed route assignments remain unconfirmed.
Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft to modernise its fleet and expand global routes from Dhaka.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has welcomed its first Airbus A350 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), marking a significant step in the Dutch carrier’s long-term fleet renewal programme.
A Virgin Atlantic (VS) Airbus A350-1000 arrived at Stansted Airport (STN) from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) on October 2, 2026, operating a special charter flight connected to the NFL London Series.
Airbus has flown its A350F freighter for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company’s effort to enter the modern large-freighter market.
Airbus is preparing to fly its new A350F freighter for the first time on September 29, marking a major milestone in the development of its next-generation cargo aircraft.
Airbus has moved the Airbus A350F freighter closer to its first flight after completing the Virtual First Flight (VFF) programme and a series of critical ground tests.
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 has completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, bringing the Dutch carrier closer to its planned October 2026 commercial debut on the Amsterdam-Toronto route.