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Ultra-long-haul flying has always represented the outer edge of what commercial aviation can achieve, pushing aircraft, crews, and passengers to their limits. Today, that frontier is defined by flights lasting close to 18 hours, and sometimes even beyond, operated almost exclusively by the Airbus A350. In our article, we will explore the world’s longest Airbus A350 flights, with a particular focus on Singapore Airlines’ record-setting services between Singapore and New York, and what makes these journeys possible. Incredibly long non-stop intercontinental flights might seem impractical or even uneconomical, but advances in aircraft efficiency, aerodynamics, and cabin design have reshaped airline…

Rise Air, a charter airline mainly operating in Saskatchewan, has received its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first customer for the new ATR -600 series in Canada.  According to the carrier, this first delivery will pave the way for other Canadian regional airlines to upgrade their old turboprops to more modern, comfortable ATR aircraft.  “With this aircraft, we can provide our customers with a higher level of comfort and efficiency while continuing to strengthen connectivity in some of Canada’s most challenging environments,” said Derek Nice, President and CEO of Rise Air.  This aircraft is the first of three that were agreed upon in November 2024, with two more brand-new ATR 72-600s expected to…

Philippine Airlines (PAL) made aviation history when its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft touched down in Manila on the afternoon of December 20, 2025. This makes the Philippine  flag carrier the first airline in Southeast Asia and the 10th worldwide to operate the largest variant of Airbus’ long-range widebody aircraft. The delivery marks a significant step in PAL’s fleet modernization and global expansion strategy, with the airline set to receive eight more A350-1000s as part of its ongoing fleet development program. Following a handover ceremony in Toulouse, France, PAL Holdings President Lucio Tan III led a delegation of senior executives, including…

 Subscription Required  By Charlotte Bailey Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany. Credit: Leeham News, Charlotte Bailey.  Dec. 22, 2025, © Leeham News, Hamburg: “In today’s aerospace environment, which is marked by workforce challenges, evolving technologies, geopolitical risk, financial pressures, and industry consolidation, our supply chain deserves not just attention but requires true partnership,” says Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. “Over the last few years, [the global supply chain] has carried a tremendous load.” Speaking at December 2025’s Aviation Forum in Hamburg, Haidinger acknowledged that the pressures present throughout a complex ecosystem continue to evolve.…

Airbus is pushing hard as the year 2025 comes to an end. The European plan maker ended November with 72 deliveries, totaling $657 for the year. In order to achieve its goal of 820 aircraft deliveries this year, it left a final balance of 133 to go. With such an ambitious goal, the drive to maximize output is reaching its climax, which led to December 19th, when a total of 10 A321neos were handed off to customers in one day. As the days of December continue to count down, the company has revised its goal to 790, but it still…

Two Spirit Airlines staff have been charged with theft after allegedly pocketing a passenger’s lost Louis Vuitton purse at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. As reported by The Miami Herald, the incident occurred in October, when a designer wristlet purse valued at about $500 was left at a gate by a traveler about to board a Spirit flight. Surveillance footage later showed the item being taken by the airline workers, leading to charges this month. Authorities say the theft unfolded over several days after the expensive purse was left behind. The case has drawn scrutiny because it involves airline employees who…

MONTREAL — Sweden will soon have the capability to conduct deep strikes far behind enemy lines, as the Gripen will be integrated with the German-made Taurus cruise missile earlier than planned, the Swedish air chief said.“We have reprioritized and done work to ensure that our industry, FMV, and the Air Force’s work on this overlaps as much as possible, resulting in the original timeline shifting left as I am expecting us to be operational at a date considerably earlier than previously planned,” Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, the commander of the Swedish Air Force, told Defense News in an interview.FMV is…

The temper of a Mexican airline pilot reached boiling point on Friday, when he decided to barricade himself inside the cockpit, refusing to operate the flight until he was fully paid. The situation unfolded with an aircraft full of passengers at Mexico’s busiest airport, Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX). Onboard the Boeing 737 airplane, the pilot of the Mexican charter airline MagniCharters took to the loudspeaker of the aircraft to advise the passengers what he was planning on doing, while making numerous claims that the airline had not been paying him correctly, forcing the individual to take such…

Delta Air Lines has confirmed the exact launch date for its long-anticipated nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh, marking a major expansion of its Middle East network. The route will connect Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Flights are scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, and will be operated by the Airbus A350-900. You can already book your tickets on the official Delta website, with prices starting at $921 (one way). The Atlanta–Riyadh route was first announced two months ago, when Delta revealed plans to begin service sometime in October 2026. At…

Singapore Airlines is the top foreign long-haul airline serving Australia, with present scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, showing that the Star Alliance member is set to operate a grand total of 1,239 flights to and from the country this December. These services will collectively offer 379,729 seats, and serve seven different destinations all across Australia using five different types of aircraft. As well as serving point-to-point traffic between its main hub at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and its Australian destinations, the carrier is also a compelling option for passengers flying in from further afield, such…