Airbus considers split-level layout for A350-1000

Airbus is looking at moving the galleys and lavatories of the A350-1000 into a below-deck area to maximise passenger space above. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Cathay Pacific rebrands Dragonair as 'Cathay Dragon', new livery too

Cathay Pacific will tomorrow rebrand its regional sibling Dragonair as 'Cathay Dragon' and also unveil a fresh livery based on CX's own new-look livery. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

SQ confirms two-class A350-900ULR and plans for third non-stop US destination

Singapore Airlines says its ultra-long range A350-900 fleet will have two classes and will fly to a third non-stop 'North American' destination, which could be SFO (replacing the 'standard' A350-900 which have to fly SIN-SFO with payload restrictions). (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

How Ikea inspired Airbus to create a 'flat pack' A380 flightdeck

In the early stages of the A380's development, Airbus engineers turned to Ikea for inspiration as it sought ways to quickly test new flightdeck innovations. The result was a 'flat-pack flightdeck'! (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Photos: inside Qatar's new all-business class Airbus A319

Qatar's new all-business class service between Doha and London begin in May this year, with a special Airbus A319 seating 40 passengers with what Qatar boasts as "one of the highest specifications for business class travel of any airline." (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Air Berlin files for Insolvency after Etihad withdraws support

Air Berlin has filed for Insolvency after Etihad withdraws support, and is now in discussions with Lufthansa... (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Cathay Pacific drops first class from Airbus A350-1000

Cathay Pacific confirms its Airbus A350-1000 fleet won't have a first class cabin, with the airline opting instead for a larger premium cabin featuring new business class seats. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Airbus A350 begins rockstar-worthy 'world tour' of 14 cities

The Airbus A350 has begun a globe-spanning world tour covering 14 cities as the next-gen jet edges towards its debut with Qatar Airways towards the end of this year, but this isn't just any old roadshow... (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

JetBlue to launch London Airbus A321LR flights mid-2020

JetBlue will today announce flights to London on long-range Airbus A321 jets sporting private business class suites, with London is intended as the spearhead for other European services with a Mint 'premium' business class boasting a fully-flat bed, direct aisle access and a sliding privacy door for every passenger. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...

Singapore Airlines' A350-900ULR won't have any economy seats

Singapore Airlines' new Airbus A350-900ULR will sport a two-class configuration of business and premium economy, without any economy seats. (www.ausbt.com.au) More...