Tag: Airbus A350
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Why The Ultra-Long-Haul Qantas Project Sunrise Airbus A350 Looks A Bit “Patchwork” Or Colorful In Recent Testing Photos
The Airbus A350 aircraft designated for Qantas’s ambitious Project Sunrise often draws attention during its early phases for its unusual, patchwork color scheme. This multi-colored look is actually a temporary, functional coating made of protective anti-corrosion primers and exposed composite panels rather than a final commercial paint job. Aircraft manufacturers use these distinctive green, yellow,…
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History in the Making: Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR Is Now 13 Hours Into a 20+ Hour Nonstop Marathon Flight!
Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR is making aviation history as it continues its marathon nonstop test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft has now been airborne for around 13 hours and still has approximately 7.5 hours remaining before landing in Melbourne. Once it arrives, the journey is expected to exceed 20 hours, making it…
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Cathay Pacific Flight Intercepted by NATO Fighter Jets After Temporary Communication Loss Over Romania
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 operating Flight CX257 from Hong Kong to London Heathrow was intercepted by Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter jets after temporarily losing communication with Romanian air traffic control while flying through Romanian airspace on July 4. The aircraft, carrying more than 300 passengers, was operating normally when it failed to establish…
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How Airbus Fixed the A350’s Cracking Problem Without a Fleet-Wide Grounding
When reports of paint cracks and peeling began appearing on Airbus A350 aircraft a few years ago, the aviation world was flooded with questions. Were these cracks a sign of a deeper structural problem? Was the world’s most advanced composite airliner safe to fly? Some even called for the aircraft to be grounded worldwide. But…
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Cathay Pacific A350 With 240 Onboard Encountered Strong Turbulence – Injures 10 Onboard
A turbulent overnight journey turned painful for several passengers and crew aboard a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 after the aircraft encountered severe turbulence while cruising from Brisbane to Hong Kong on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Cathay Pacific flight CX156, operated by Airbus A350-941 registration B-LRV, was carrying around 240 passengers when the sudden turbulence struck…
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