Interesting Engineering

Airbus flies world’s longest-range jet targeting nonstop 22-hour Sydney-London trips

A new fuel tank, enhanced range, and 22-hour endurance are at the center of Airbus' latest A350 flight-test campaign for ...
AeroTime

Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR completes first flight

The first Airbus A350-1000ULR built for Qantas’ Project Sunrise has completed its first flight, marking an important step ...

The one thing that defines Marc Newson’s stellar design career

Newson’s original LC1 prototype was acquired following that debut Sydney exhibition and remains on display at the Art Gallery ...

Airbus advances Qantas’ ultra-long-haul ambitions with 1st flight of A350-1000ULR

The A350-1000ULR, or Ultra Long Range variant, is being tailored for Qantas’ Project Sunrise initiative, which aims to launch ...

5 Things Passengers Don't Know About How Airlines Price First Class Seats

As stated above, first class fares are usually the most expensive fares offered by the airline on a particular route. With ...
UNILAD

Reason why world's longest flight lasting 22 hours isn't setting off anytime soon

The 22-hour long flight will have a capacity for 238 passengers, a number cut from the typical 300 passengers the A350 holds, ...

Why The Airbus A380's 4-Engine Layout Is Now Its Biggest Commercial Liability

The Airbus A380 entered commercial service in 2007 as the largest passenger airliner ever built, carrying the promise of redefining long-haul travel. With two full passenger decks, unmatched cabin ...

Which engines does the Airbus A380 use?

The superjumbo can be powered by two different turbofans.
Executive Traveller

Qantas partners with Philippine Airlines for Classic Reward seats

Qantas is adding Philippine Airlines to its roster of partners, and in the process unlocking seats on PAL at low Classic ...