A350 Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:53:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png A350 Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Update JAL516: Japan Coast Guard Aircraft Not Cleared for Takeoff https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:55:29 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50431 Japanese authorities have reported that the Japan Airlines Airbus A350 that collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at Tokyo Haneda airport was cleared to land. However, the turboprop was only cleared to taxi to a hold short point. The JAL Airbus A350-900 with registration flight JA13XJ was performing flight JL516 from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/feed/ 3 50431 Japan Airlines A350 Collided With Coast Guard Aircraft in Tokyo https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:21:39 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50390 On 2nd January 2024, a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 collided with a Japan Coast Guard Bombardier DHC-8-300 while landing on Tokyo Haneda’s runway 34R. The A350 was completely engulfed in flames shortly after landing, marking the first hull loss of an Airbus A350 aircraft. Thankfully, everyone onboard the JAL A350 survived the accident. The Airbus […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/feed/ 5 50390 Air India Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350 + Cabin Details https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/#comments Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:49:47 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50350 Air India took delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A350-900, becoming the first Indian carrier to operate the Airbus A350. The aircraft which made its journey from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, successfully landed in New Delhi on Saturday, the 23rd of December. The Airbus A350-900 with registration VT-JRA will initially operate short-haul […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/feed/ 3 50350 Photo Report: Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin Revealed https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:23:26 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50096 Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus’ delivery center in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft, initially flying on the prestigious Tokyo Haneda - New York JFK route. JAL has ordered 31 A350 aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. The carrier has […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/feed/ 10 50096 Trip Report: Azul A350 Paris to Sao Paulo https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:36:47 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49363 It's been over 10 years since my last visit to Brazil and I am glad to try a new airline; Azul. I flew with their A350 from Paris to Sao Paulo. Video Paris Orly Airport Azul uses Orly Terminal 4. My flight leaves from Paris Orly in the evening hours. Check-in was swift. I noticed […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/feed/ 3 49363 Air France – KLM Orders 90 A350s + Air Canada Orders 30 B787-10s https://samchui.com/2023/09/26/air-france-klm-orders-90-a350s-air-canada-orders-30-b787-10s/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/26/air-france-klm-orders-90-a350s-air-canada-orders-30-b787-10s/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:05:49 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49410 Air France-KLM Group has ordered 50 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft. Deliveries of these A350s are scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue through 2030.  These aircraft will eventually replace the Airbus A330s and older Boeing 777 aircraft. According to Reuters, this decision comes after an intense competition […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/26/air-france-klm-orders-90-a350s-air-canada-orders-30-b787-10s/feed/ 2 49410 Trip Report: Starlux Airlines Inaugural Taipei to Los Angeles Flight https://samchui.com/2023/04/29/trip-report-starlux-airlines-inaugural-taipei-to-los-angeles-flight/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/29/trip-report-starlux-airlines-inaugural-taipei-to-los-angeles-flight/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:01:52 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48124 26th April is a big day for the new Taiwanese airline Starlux, it finally launched its first long-haul flight to Los Angeles, CA. Starlux started operation at the beginning of 2020, it was the worst time in aviation history due to the pandemic. The airline persisted and now flies 20 brand new Airbus including 13 […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/04/29/trip-report-starlux-airlines-inaugural-taipei-to-los-angeles-flight/feed/ 6 48124 CEO Talks: SWISS New Cabin, Fleet and Summer Plans https://samchui.com/2023/03/10/ceo-talks-swiss-new-cabin-fleet-and-summer-plans/ https://samchui.com/2023/03/10/ceo-talks-swiss-new-cabin-fleet-and-summer-plans/#respond Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:44:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47684 Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is considering whether it should acquire more Airbus A350 beyond the five A350-900s it ordered in December 2022. “It is clear, we want simplicity and efficiency in the fleet. And we want more A350s When we deliver such strong results, the planning goes forward,” SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/03/10/ceo-talks-swiss-new-cabin-fleet-and-summer-plans/feed/ 0 47684 Qantas Unveils New Airbus A350 First and Business Class Cabin https://samchui.com/2023/02/23/qantas-unveils-new-airbus-a350-first-and-business-class-cabins/ https://samchui.com/2023/02/23/qantas-unveils-new-airbus-a350-first-and-business-class-cabins/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:53:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47392 Qantas has unveiled Project Sunrise First and Business class cabins for its new Airbus A350 aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London. Qantas’ A350s will be configured in a four-class configuration with 238 passenger seats. The Australian flag carrier has placed an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s, […]

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