Airbus A350-1000ULR Project Sunrise: what Qantas passengers can expect on a heroic 22-hour flight Now that Qantas has finally confirmed London-Heathrow (LHR) as the first destination for its long-awaited Project Sunrise, focus… ByIan MolyneauxJune 19, 2026
Airbus Qantas selects London-Heathrow for A350-1000ULR Project Sunrise launch Qantas has selected London as the destination to launch its first Project Sunrise flight using a custom-built ultra-endurance… ByIan MolyneauxJune 17, 2026
Jetstar Qantas and Jetstar to launch flights from Western Sydney International Airport Jetstar will become the first commercial airline to operate from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when it launches… ByJean Carmela LimJune 10, 2026
Airbus A350-1000ULR Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR completes first flight The first Airbus A350-1000ULR built for Qantas’ Project Sunrise has completed its first flight, marking an important step… ByStephen PopeJune 2, 2026
Airbus A321XLR Qantas unveils Great Barrier Reef livery on newest A321XLR named Coral Sea Qantas has unveiled a Great Barrier Reef-inspired livery on its newest Airbus A321XLR, celebrating one of Australia’s most… ByJean Carmela LimMay 28, 2026
Philippine Airlines Qantas, Philippine Airlines team up to offer island-hopping rewards via Manila Qantas Frequent Flyers now have access to 15 new island destinations in the Philippines, courtesy of a new… ByJean Carmela LimMay 28, 2026
Airbus Qantas Project Sunrise faces setback as first A350-1000ULR arrival slips to 2027 Qantas will have to wait until 2027 for the arrival of its first Project Sunrise ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000… ByIan MolyneauxMay 26, 20261 comment
Airbus Zinc Aviation: Ryanair clone sets out blueprint for Australian success The founder of Zinc Aviation has set out his blueprint to conquer the notoriously difficult Australian airline market… ByIan MolyneauxMay 17, 2026
Airbus A350-1000 First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of Airbus factory in France Qantas’ first ultra-long-range A350 has emerged from the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, France, bringing the airline’s long-awaited… ByJean Carmela LimApril 13, 20261 comment
Australa Qantas agrees to $74 million settlement over COVID-19 flight credit refunds Qantas has agreed to pay a $74 million (AUD $105 million) settlement after a class action was brought… ByIan MolyneauxMarch 13, 2026
Airlines Qantas expands network, establishes first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore Qantas Airways is set to open its first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore in September 2026, marking… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 27, 2026
las vegas Qantas makes history with first direct Australia-Las Vegas flights this December Qantas announced that it will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Australia and Las Vegas in December… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 26, 2026
Airbus A321XLR Qantas receives fourth A321XLR aircraft in ongoing fleet modernization push Qantas has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A321XLR, with the aircraft arriving in Brisbane on the weekend… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 23, 20261 comment
Japan Qantas sells stake in Jetstar Japan as airline shifts to Japanese-led ownership Qantas Airways will sell its 33% stake in Narita-based Jetstar Japan, ending a 14-year joint venture with Japan… ByGoda LabanauskaiteFebruary 3, 2026
Airbus A380 Qantas Airbus A380 flew between Sydney and Dallas with tool inside left wing An investigation has been launched after a tool was found in the left wing of a Qantas Airbus… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 26, 20263 comments
Embraer E190 Qantas Link to replace Fokker 100s with Embraer E190s in Western Australia fleet QantasLink has announced a series of fleet improvements for its Western Australia operations. The upgrades include cabin enhancements… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 20, 2026
Airbus A380 Qantas A380 grounded in Los Angeles after wing slat damage on inaugural flight A Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded in Los Angeles after wing damage was discovered performing its first flight… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 10, 20252 comments
cabin crew Qantas staff secure 14% wage increase and roster protections under new agreement Qantas employees represented by the Australian Services Union (ASU) have voted to accept a new Enterprise Agreement that… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 10, 20251 comment