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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.
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Airbus is trialling new connected technologies to make airline operations more resilient, life easier for cabin crew and improve the passenger experience.
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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.
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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