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Qantas A350 first class suite

Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the first and business-class cabins for its ultra-long-haul A350-1000s that can fly between Australia and, well, anywhere else really. Qantas has opted for a bespoke first class suite from Safran, and is launch customer for its Unity business class. With high levels of privacy and comfort, 20-hour flights will just fly by for passengers in the premium classes

The large table in the Qantas A250-1000 first-class suite is large enough for a companion to join for working or dining

Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the first and business-class cabins for its 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which will begin flying passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025. Both first and business class will feature spacious private suites – and all even more comfortable than on the airline’s A380s and B787s

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forecasts that air passenger demand will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes during the first quarter of 2023, and that growth of around 3% on 2019 figures will be achieved by year end

a flybe Embraer e175 aircraft in flight

The outlook for aviation industry demand in 2023 is positive, but there may be increased consolidation, and failures of some weaker players. In particular, regional airlines may be at greater risk. IBA ponders why Flybe has once again entered into administration