Qantas has again postponed its direct Sydney to London flights, now slated for October 2027. The delay is attributed to extended wait times for new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, with the first delivery pushed to April 2027, impacting the previously announced 2027 launch.
Qantas will launch direct flights between Sydney and London starting October next year, using specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR jets for the 19-22 hour journey. This marks a significant step for Project Sunrise, aiming to reduce travel time and offer a premium experience, though ticket prices are expected to be higher.
Airbus is certifying the A350-1000ULR for non-stop flights between Australia and Europe. The first test flight lasted 3 hours and 43 minutes, reaching over 12,500 meters altitude. Modifications include an extra fuel tank to extend range by 1,850 km, enabling flights up to 22 hours.
O Airbus A350-1000ULR completou seu primeiro voo de teste de 3h43min em Toulouse, França. A aeronave ultralonga, com tanque adicional de combustível, permitirá voos sem paradas entre Sidney e Londres/Nova York, reduzindo o tempo de viagem em até 4 horas. A Qantas receberá a primeira unidade em abril de 2027.
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The ASX 200 rose 0.4% to 8,758 points. Qantas completed its first test flight for the Project Sunrise A350, while the ACCC approved Ampol's $1.1 billion takeover of EG Australia with conditions. Economists predict a slower GDP growth for Australia.
Qantas has completed the first test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR, the aircraft planned for Project Sunrise non-stop flights to London and New York. The test flight lasted over three hours and focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces further delays, with the aircraft now expected for delivery in April 2027.
Qantas conducted the first test flight of its Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR, planned for ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York. The test flight focused on the aircraft's specialized fuel system. This comes as Qantas faces delivery delays for the aircraft, now expected in April 2027.
Qantas' planned non-stop flights from Europe to Sydney are delayed as Airbus faces supply chain issues. The first of twelve A350 long-haul aircraft will now be delivered starting April 2027, pushing back the 'Project Sunrise' launch.
Qantas plant den Einsatz von Airbus A350-1000ULR Flugzeugen für Ultra-Langstreckenflüge, darunter Sydney-New York und Sydney-London. Mit einem zusätzlichen 20.000-Liter-Tank sollen die Flugzeuge bis zu 22 Stunden nonstop fliegen können, was die Reisezeit um bis zu vier Stunden verkürzt.
Qantas'ın sipariş ettiği 12 adet A350-1000 ULR uçağının teslimatı, parça tedarikindeki aksaklıklar nedeniyle ertelendi. İlk teslimat Nisan 2027'ye sarkarken, bu durum şirketin kıtalararası uçuş stratejisinde takvim değişikliğine yol açtı.
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. The man, a New Zealander, was detained and banned from future Qantas and Jetstar travel.
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A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti to remove a passenger accused of biting a flight attendant and causing disruption. Local authorities arrested the man, who has been banned from Qantas flights.
A disruptive passenger was banned from Qantas and Jetstar flights after allegedly biting a flight attendant on a flight from Melbourne to Dallas. The flight was diverted to Tahiti, where the passenger was met by authorities and issued the ban.
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Papeete, French Polynesia, on Friday due to a disruptive passenger who allegedly bit a crew member. The man was restrained by other passengers and met by authorities upon arrival, receiving a no-fly ban on Qantas.
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti on Friday after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. Local authorities met the plane, and the disruptive passenger received a no-fly ban.
Singapore Airlines reports 14.7% year-on-year passenger traffic growth in March, driven by Easter holiday demand and spillover Europe-bound traffic as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs disrupted by drone and missile attacks. Europe flight capacity rose to 93.5% from 79.7% the prior year.
