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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 231: Cathay’s A350 Issues, SWISS First Class Too Heavy

Join Jo and Tom for a look at the top aviation news stories of the week!

Cathay Pacific is excluded from the directive, having already performed its inspections.

From flying the longest flights to delivering 25% lower fuel burns, the A350 is a dynamic aircraft capable of any mission.

Though airlines from all over the world feature on this list, a US carrier leads the way.

The decision is still subject to regulatory approval.

The airline has identified some faulty parts and has begun the process of swapping them.

There are two different winglet designs on the A350. Can you spot the difference?

The worlds longest flight is between Singapore and New York.

Virgin Atlantic has 12 Airbus A350-1000s in its fleet, used primarily for flights to the USA.

Singapore Airlines’ flights to Newark and New York JFK are the longest in the world, but the carrier does not offer economy class on the routes.