South Africa’s international aviation market has entered a new phase as Emirates introduces its next-generation Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Cape Town route, expanding passenger choice and strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations. The aircraft entered service on Emirates’ third daily Cape Town rotation from 1 July 2026. Its […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is preparing to introduce its first Airbus A350-900 passenger aircraft on the Amsterdam–Toronto route from 27 September 2026, marking a major milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal programme. The new-generation widebody is scheduled to operate five weekly round trips between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Toronto during its initial deployment through
Ethiopian Airlines is in talks with Airbus for up to 26 new aircraft, including A350s and A220s, as it advances fleet expansion, boosts regional and long-haul connectivity, and supports its ambitious global growth strategy.
Qantas Airways has confirmed a delay to its highly anticipated Project Sunrise program after the first specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft was pushed back to April 2027 due to ongoing Airbus supply chain challenges. Despite the setback, the Australian carrier says its ambitious nonstop ultra-long-haul routes connecting Sydney with London Heathrow, New York JFK, and
