Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
Airbus A350-1000
Airbus has officially moved its ultra-premium “First Class Experience” cabin for the A350-1000 into the development phase, signaling a major push into the growing luxury long-haul market.
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 (MSN 809) is on the Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, set for 2026 delivery with 331 seats and Viasat connectivity.
Air Canada (AC) has placed a firm order for 8 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with rights to purchase eight more, marking a pivotal upgrade to its long-haul fleet strategy and additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) has confirmed a significant expansion of its Oceania network, scheduling more than 12% additional flights to Australia and New Zealand in the first quarter of 2026.
Qantas (QF) has reached a major milestone in Project Sunrise, with its first Airbus A350-1000ULR now taking shape at the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse (TLS).
Etihad Airways (EY) has introduced its flagship Airbus A350-1000 on flights to Sydney (SYD), marking the aircraft’s first arrival in Australia.
British Airways (BA) plans to deploy its Airbus A350-1000 on the London Heathrow (LHR) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) route beginning 29 March 2026, replacing the current Boeing 777-200ER operations for the entire summer schedule.
Riyadh Air (RX) orders 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2025, with the deal potentially extending to 50 aircraft.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Airbus hints at making a significant leap forward with the introduction of the A350-2000.