Articles tagged “airbus”

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Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight

Don't be fooled by the modest nature of the A321XLR's Madrid to Paris debut - this plane can fly seriously far with incredible efficiency. Get ready for it to shake-up route networks worldwide.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight

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The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

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Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

After months of speculation about its narrowbody fleet, on Wednesday Saudi start-up carrier Riyadh Air finally revealed the supplier and size of its first single-aisle plane order.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

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Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

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Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

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Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Etihad’s fresh management team is seeking to avoid the mistakes of the past and deliver blockbuster growth. Speaking exclusively to Skift, Arik De tells us why this time is different.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

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Three Days, Two Nights, One Flight: Cathay Pacific’s New Time-Bending Route

Double-check your diary if you’re flying on Cathay Pacific’s new route from Dallas Fort Worth to Hong Kong. A time-bending schedule sees the 16-hour flight span three days.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Three Days, Two Nights, One Flight: Cathay Pacific’s New Time-Bending Route

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Etihad to Announce ‘Around 10’ New Routes in November: Exclusive

If you thought Etihad’s recent growth was running out of steam, think again. Speaking exclusively to Skift, the airline’s CCO revealed that further big changes are coming in 2025.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Etihad to Announce ‘Around 10’ New Routes in November: Exclusive

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Turkish Airlines Targets Sydney for First Non-Stop Australia Service

Turkish Airlines will land in Sydney for the first time in December, but this is just the warm-up act. Expect things to get really interesting once the company gets new planes capable of flying from Istanbul to Australia non-stop.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Turkish Airlines Targets Sydney for First Non-Stop Australia Service

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Skift Power Rankings: Steven Udvar-Hazy

Aircraft leasing, which gave airlines a new way to finance planes, has largely been the brainchild of Udvar-Hazy.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Skift Power Rankings: Steven Udvar-Hazy