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• Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A350-900.
• The milestone marks the introduction of the latest generation widebody for long-haul operations as part of the airline's ongoing fleet renewal.
• The A350 will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to destinations like Toronto, strengthening the airline’s global network.

via https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-10-klm-royal-dutch-airlines-takes-delivery-of-its-first-airbus-a350-900

• The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight.
• The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours 10 minutes reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet.
• The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew.

 

via https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-09-airbus-a350f-freighter-successfully-performs-its-maiden-flight

• Airbus is accelerating its global industrial strategy, investing £150 million into converting its former A380 wing production facility into an A321 line in Broughton, UK.
• Set to be completed by the end of the year, this latest investment ensures Airbus’ ‘Home of Wings’ is well prepared to meet future aircraft production targets.

 

via https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-09-airbus-strengthens-a320-family-delivery-capacity-in-toulouse-with-a-new-delivery-centre-0

• AIRCAIRO, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026.
• The agreement marks an important milestone in the airline's strategy as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth.

via https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-09-aircairo-places-order-for-15-airbus-a320neo-aircraft