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Airbus has completed the maiden flight of the first A350-1000ULR aircraft ordered by Qantas. The ultra-long-range jet will enable non-stop services between Sydney and Europe, with commercial operations expected later this year.
Airbus has delayed the first delivery of Qantas's 12 ordered A350 ultra-long-haul jets to April 2027, citing supply chain issues. The Australian carrier had originally expected delivery by end-2026.
A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 passengers and crew. The companies face maximum fines of €225,000 each following a 17-year legal battle.