Airbus A350

The variant is being developed for Australian flag carrier Qantas.

The expanded service will start in July.

The aircraft entered service in Europe late last month.

The carrier is the largest operator of the type in Africa.

Airline officials said the new aircraft will strengthen medium- and long-haul operations.

The widebody jet flew from Zurich to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Saturday.

The purchase will help support the carrier’s international expansion.

The aircraft will enter commercial service later this month.

Since launching its first Starlink-equipped flight in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated more than 15,000 connected flights.

Domestic widebody flights are not always easy to come by, but Delta just added a few more to its network during Winter 2023.