Airbus A350 completes 24-hour nonstop flight from Australia to France

Marathon test flight marks major step toward Qantas’ Project Sunrise Airbus has completed a landmark nonstop test flight lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes, flying an Airbus A350 from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, in what is being described as a major breakthrough for ultra-long-haul aviation. The specially adapted A350-1000ULR covered 23,075 km (14,338 miles) […]

United Airlines Warns of Nearly $6 Billion Fuel Cost Increase

United Airlines has warned that soaring jet fuel prices could add nearly $6 billion to its fuel bill this year, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the global aviation industry as geopolitical tensions continue to drive volatility in energy markets. Despite the sharp increase in operating costs, the carrier remains optimistic about its earnings outlook, […]