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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific probe finds 15 A350s need engine parts replaced

Aviation Herald, an air safety publication, reported the jet had turned back after a cockpit alert warning of a fire in one of its two Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engines

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific probe finds 15 A350s need engine parts replaced
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 9:54 AM IST

Air India's first A350 to make debut on May 1 between Delhi and Dubai

Air India currently operates a total of 72 flights a week to Dubai from five Indian cities, of which 32 flights are from Delhi

Air India's first A350 to make debut on May 1 between Delhi and Dubai
Updated On : 18 Apr 2024 | 6:42 PM IST

Air India unveils safety video with mudras from eight diverse dance forms

Air India on Friday unveiled a new inflight safety video that integrates safety instructions with mudras or dance expressions in eight diverse dance forms. The video has been developed in collaboration with McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific Chairman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, musician Shankar Mahadevan and film director Bharatbala. "Air India's new inflight safety video integrates safety instructions with mudras or dance expressions in eight diverse dance forms -- Bharatnatyam, Bihu, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Ghoomar, andGiddha -- from around the country. "Each featured dance form presents a specific safety instruction, providing vital information in an engaging and culturally immersive manner," the airline said in a release. Initially, the safety video will be accessible on Air India's A350 aircraft.

Air India unveils safety video with mudras from eight diverse dance forms
Updated On : 23 Feb 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

Air India begins commercial operations of wide-body A350 aircraft

Private carrier Air India on Monday commenced the commercial operations of its first wide-body A350 aircraft with a flight taking off for Chennai from the Mumbai airport. The 316-seater A350-900 aircraft has a three-class cabin configuration with 28 private business suites with full-flat beds, 24 premium economy and 264 economy seats. "Air India flight AI-589 took off from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday for Chennai, with a full-capacity load of passengers," the airline said in a statement. The aircraft will initially fly on domestic routes -- Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai -- for crew familiarisation and regulatory compliance. It will later be deployed for long-haul flights to destinations across continents, strengthening Air India's growing wide-body fleet, comprising its own and recently leased aircraft, the airline said. The first of Air India's own 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, registered VT-JRA, arrived at Delhi's Indira

Air India begins commercial operations of wide-body A350 aircraft
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 5:33 PM IST

Air India to fly wide-body A350 jet from Jan 22 on domestic routes

Aircraft that has three-class cabin configuration will later be used for 'destinations across continents'

Air India to fly wide-body A350 jet from Jan 22 on domestic routes
Updated On : 01 Jan 2024 | 11:29 PM IST

Airbus raises A350 output goal as Q3 profits jump 21% at $1.08 bn

Airbus said it was seeing strong demand in commercial aircraft, including a continuing rebound in big jets like the A350, but expected the supply chain to remain "challenging"

Airbus raises A350 output goal as Q3 profits jump 21% at $1.08 bn
Updated On : 08 Nov 2023 | 11:33 PM IST

Air India to induct first A350 aircraft in December: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India has acquired this A350 aircraft through a lease transaction between its subsidiary AI Fleet Services Limited (AIFS), based in GIFT City, and the British bank HSBC

Air India to induct first A350 aircraft in December: CEO Campbell Wilson
Updated On : 29 Sep 2023 | 10:30 PM IST

Air India completes acquisition of its 1st A350 aircraft through GIFT City

Air India on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of its first A350-900 aircraft by way of a finance lease transaction with HSBC through the GIFT City. This is also the first wide body aircraft to be leased through the GIFT City, the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). In a release, the airline said the transaction was facilitated by its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services Ltd (AIFS) and is also the first financing transaction from the orders for 470 aircraft that were made earlier this year. Tata Group-owned Air India, which has embarked on an ambitious transformation plan, expects the first A350-900 aircraft to arrive in India by the end of this year. According to the release, the airline has successfully acquired India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC. "This landmark transaction marks the beginning of our aircraft leasing business from GIFT IFSC, as AIFS will be the primary Air India Group .

Air India completes acquisition of its 1st A350 aircraft through GIFT City
Updated On : 29 Sep 2023 | 11:07 AM IST

Air India appoints Sandeep Gupta as Chief Pilot for Airbus A350 fleet

Currently, Captain Gupta is the Chief Pilot for the A320 fleet as well as incharge of the airline's Hyderabad-based training centre CTE.

Air India appoints Sandeep Gupta as Chief Pilot for Airbus A350 fleet
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 10:54 PM IST

Airbus finalises deal to sell seven A350 freighters to Singapore Airlines

The companies did not provide a value for the order, which was signed at the Singapore Airshow

Airbus finalises deal to sell seven A350 freighters to Singapore Airlines
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 9:34 AM IST

Qatar Airways releases video, hits back at Airbus in A350 paint dispute

The dispute has led to the grounding of 21 planes out of 53 A350s operated by Qatar Airways and cast a pall over the airline's preparations for the World Cup later this year.

Qatar Airways releases video, hits back at Airbus in A350 paint dispute
Updated On : 22 Jan 2022 | 4:56 PM IST

Airbus jet deliveries rose 52% to 297 airplanes in first half of 2021

Airbus delivered 297 airplanes in the first half of the year after a surge of handover activity in June, the European planemaker said

Airbus jet deliveries rose 52% to 297 airplanes in first half of 2021
Updated On : 09 Jul 2021 | 7:17 AM IST

Airbus targets Boeing's freight fortress with A350 cargo jet: Report

PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is canvassing airline support for a potential freighter version of its A350 passenger jet, targeting a key stronghold of U.S. rival Boeing as e-commerce lifts demand for transported goods, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Airbus targets Boeing's freight fortress with A350 cargo jet: Report
Updated On : 12 Mar 2021 | 7:38 PM IST

Singapore Airlines launches A350 from Mumbai

Aviation policy allows 49% ownership by foreign carriers in domestic airlines

Singapore Airlines launches A350 from Mumbai
Updated On : 30 Jun 2017 | 8:08 PM IST