A350-1000ULR Set for 22-Hour Test Flight to Australia
Airbus is preparing a 22-hour test flight of the A350-1000ULR to certify Qantas's Project Sunrise.
Jul 16, 20265 min
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AI illustrationQantas A321 Freighter Completes WSI Operational Trial
A Qantas A321 freighter completed a trial flight at Western Sydney International, testing ground procedures before the July 27 commercial launch.
Jul 14, 20264 min
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Qantas A380 Grounding Sparks Trans-Pacific Flight Cuts
A Qantas Airbus A380 engine replacement at London Heathrow forced the cancellation of select trans-Pacific services due to limited fleet capacity.
Jul 13, 20263 min
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Qantas Hits #1 in Global Punctuality Rankings for June 2026
Qantas achieved the world's highest on-time performance in June 2026, reaching an 87.16% OTP after a significant post-pandemic operational recovery.
Jul 11, 20263 min
Airlines
Qantas Project Sunrise: Airbus A350-1000ULR for 22-Hour Trips
Qantas will launch 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London in October 2027 using 12 specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Jun 27, 20263 min
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Qantas Project Sunrise: Non-stop London-Sydney in 2027
Qantas will launch 22-hour non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027 using customized Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Inspections for Wing Cracks
EASA mandated urgent inspections of 16 Airbus A380 wing mid spars following the discovery of structural cracking.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Safety
Qantas Cuts Alice Springs-Melbourne, Restricts Darwin-SIN
Qantas is suspending direct Alice Springs-Melbourne flights and limiting Darwin-Singapore service to peak seasons due to softening demand.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas to Launch 22-Hour Sydney-London Flights in 2027
Qantas will launch 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London in October 2027 using the new, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Jun 22, 20263 min
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Qantas Unveils A350-1000ULR Cabin for Project Sunrise
Qantas has revealed its 238-seat A350-1000ULR cabin, designed for 22-hour non-stop flights between Sydney and London starting in October 2027.
Jun 21, 20264 min
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Qantas Plans 22-Hour London-Sydney Nonstop for Oct 2027
Qantas will launch 22-hour nonstop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027 using a custom 238-seat Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Jun 19, 20264 min
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Qantas Shifts A350-1000ULR Strategy, Bypassing Melbourne
Qantas will dedicate only half of its 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to new Project Sunrise routes, excluding Melbourne from the initial launch.
Jun 19, 20264 min
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Qantas Launches Sydney to London Nonstop Flights in 2027
Qantas will launch the world's longest nonstop flight between Sydney and London in October 2027 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Jun 19, 20264 min
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Airbus A350-1000ULR Begins Two-Month Certification Campaign
Airbus has initiated the two-month certification campaign for the A350-1000ULR, a variant designed for Qantas' Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul routes.
Jun 15, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Qantas A380 Retirement Set for 2032 Amid Fleet Renewal
Qantas plans to retire its 10 Airbus A380s starting in 2032, shifting to a more efficient twin-engine widebody fleet for its long-haul network.
Jun 12, 20264 min
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Western Sydney International Airport Sets Oct 2026 Opening
Western Sydney International Airport will begin passenger operations on October 25, 2026, with Jetstar launching the first commercial service.
Jun 10, 20264 min
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Qantas A350-1000ULR Completes Maiden Test Flight
The first Qantas A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden test flight, marking a key milestone for the airline's 22-hour Project Sunrise nonstop routes.
Jun 5, 20264 min
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Qantas A350-1000ULR Begins Flight Tests for Project Sunrise
Qantas has begun flight testing the Airbus A350-1000ULR, a specialized aircraft designed to enable the world's longest commercial flight by 2027.
Jun 3, 20264 min
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Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Maiden Flight for Qantas
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, the world's longest-range airliner, completed its maiden flight in Toulouse as part of the Qantas Project Sunrise program.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Qantas Project Sunrise Delay Pushes A350-1000ULR to 2027
Qantas has delayed its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights until at least mid-2027 due to manufacturing supply chain issues.
Jun 1, 20264 min
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