Emirates will begin daily Airbus A350 flights to Hangzhou from October 26, 2025, enhancing its presence in mainland China. The airline introduces Premium Economy on this route, which complements Economy and Business Class offerings. Notable tourist attractions in Hangzhou include West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Hefang Street, providing visitors with rich cultural and natural experiences.
Vietnam Airlines is enhancing its Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City route by deploying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350, aiming to accommodate increasing demand and improve service standards. This decision follows the successful implementation of wide-body aircraft on the Mumbai to Hanoi route and seeks to bolster tourism and business links between India and Vietnam.
Delta Air Lines experienced two in-flight emergencies in separate incidents. Flight DL161, an Airbus A350, returned to Amsterdam shortly after departure due to a pneumatic system malfunction. A different Delta flight, DL183, encountered a hydraulic failure approaching New York, resulting in manual landing gear extension and emergency response coordination.
Delta Air Lines flight DL161, an Airbus A350 on its way to Minneapolis, declared an emergency after taking off from Amsterdam Schiphol. The aircraft, which departed from Gate E20, returned to Amsterdam and landed on runway 18C about 45 minutes into the flight. It is currently parked at a remote stand.
Airbus delivered 61 aircraft to 39 customers worldwide in August 2025, dominated by 47 narrow-body A320neo family aircraft and supported by the wide-body sector. The company also secured 99 gross orders, primarily comprising A321neos and A330-900s.
