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Qantas A350-1000ULR (MSN 707) completes engine installation at Toulouse. Project Sunrise nonstop flights Sydney-London, Sydney-New York launching late 2026.

In an audacious filing, Qantas Airways has requested 99-year unlimited capacity rights between Australia and Canada under a landmark open-skies agreement. With the Sydney-Vancouver 787 Dreamliner route as its cornerstone, the deal could reshape transpacific competition and tourism flows.

Qantas flight QF857 diverted from Canberra to Perth, landing in Adelaide at 1:00 AM on April 8, 2026 after crew detected unexplained odor. All 180+ passengers rebooked next morning.

Qantas restructures operations with 5% domestic flight cuts and fare increases amid rising fuel costs, impacting Australia's tourism and regional connectivity.

Qantas reduces domestic flights by 5% amid jet fuel price spikes linked to Middle East geopolitical tensions, forcing Australian travelers to book early and expect higher fares on Sydney-Melbourne and Brisbane-Perth routes.

Middle East tensions drive jet fuel prices to record highs, forcing Qantas Airways and carriers across six nations to raise fares, cut routes, and suspend services.

Qantas airlines cuts domestic and U.S. flights in 2026 as geopolitical fuel disruptions and Middle East tensions force strategic route restructuring and European pivot.

A Qantas Airbus A380 superjumbo landed unexpectedly at London Gatwick on April 20, 2026, marking a rare charter operation away from its usual Heathrow base and surprising aviation enthusiasts across the UK.

Qantas receives its first Airbus A350-1000ULR in 2026, equipped with a revolutionary 20,000-liter fuel tank enabling unprecedented 22-hour nonstop flights across 18,500km routes.

The Qantas A380 'Charles Ulm' (VH-OQG) made a rare and dramatic appearance at London Gatwick — a port rarely seen by superjumbos — completing a Sydney-Singapore-London charter run in over 21 hours as oil price shocks and rerouted global demand reshape how airlines deploy their flagship widebody aircraft.

Qantas receives its first A350-1000ULR aircraft at Toulouse, France, marking a major milestone for Project Sunrise. Nonstop Sydney-London and Sydney-NYC flights launch in early 2027 with enhanced passenger wellness features.

Qantas unveils A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise, enabling 20+ hour non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York starting early 2027.