The flight, the first of six, is part of a new Australian government initiative to underwrite agriculture and fisheries airfreight routes cut off by the coronavirus crisis.
Airbus is trialling new connected technologies to make airline operations more resilient, life easier for cabin crew and improve the passenger experience.
Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus aircraft after receiving an A350-900 at the manufacturer's headquarters in Toulouse.
Singapore Airlines has chosen Adelaide to debut its new two-class A350-900 configured for medium-haul operations, with flights starting December 18 2018.
Vietnam Airlines has commenced a seasonal upgauge of its Ho Chi Minh City-Melbourne service, with the Airbus A350-900 replacing the Boeing 787-9 on the route until the end of October.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, paving the way for the opening of yet another ultra long haul route. PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime Bautista accepted the first of six A350-900s at the official ceremony held in Toulouse on July 14 with Airbus and airline executives in attendance