18 aviation articles tagged “Widebody Aircraft”
Air Canada will acquire Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft to support international growth and replace older jets; the move enhances fuel efficiency.
Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch direct flights to Australia by 2028; the move depends on acquiring new widebody aircraft for the long-haul route.
Air Canada ordered eight Airbus A350-1000 jets to boost its global network; deliveries of the new widebody aircraft will begin in the second half of 2030.
Airbus nears a decision to stretch the A350 widebody, a strategic move by CEO Lars Wagner to enhance competitiveness against Boeing.
Boeing announced higher MTOW 787-9/10 Dreamliners will enter service in early 2026, boosting range; the first production 777X flight is set for April.
Riyadh Air launched its dedicated cargo division, Riyadh Cargo, leveraging belly-hold capacity on its growing fleet of over 120 widebody aircraft to enter the global air freight market.
Emirates President Tim Clark confirmed interest in a larger Airbus A350-2000, signaling the airline's continued focus on high-capacity widebody jets.
Boeing is reportedly planning the first flight of a production 777X aircraft in April, a key step for the delayed widebody program and future Lufthansa deliveries.
Boeing and General Electric found a potential durability issue with a seal on the 777X's GE9X engine; the fix will be a redesign during future maintenance overhauls.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, finalized an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in December 2025 to power its long-haul network expansion.
Philippine Airlines became the tenth A350-1000 operator, deploying the ultra-long-range jet on non-stop Asia-North America routes, strengthening Airbus' market position.
Delta Air Lines ordered 31 Airbus A330-900 and A350-900 widebody jets, with deliveries starting in 2029, to fuel international growth and its premium-focused fleet renewal strategy.
Boeing India President Salil Gupte expects "potentially more orders" for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in India, citing robust demand and long-term market growth.
Philippine Airlines secured a financing facility from Natixis for pre-delivery payments on five Airbus A350-1000s, supporting its long-haul fleet modernization.
Air Europa finalized an order for 20 Airbus A350-900s, signaling a fleet shift to replace its older Boeing 787-8s for better efficiency and expansion.
Air Europa finalized its order for up to 40 Airbus A350-900s, signaling a major fleet transformation away from its current Boeing 787 long-haul aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines confirmed an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, finalizing the deal in December 2025 to meet rising long-haul travel demand and support network expansion.
Japan Airlines (JAL) placed a new order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, signaling a major push to modernize its long-haul fleet and expand international service.
