Qantas

Qantas will launch the world's longest flight from Sydney to London in October 2027, surpassing Singapore Airlines' current 19-hour routes to New York and New Jersey. The new 22-hour flight, part of 'Project Sunrise,' uses a modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft with an extended range.

Qantas unveiled a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR for 'Project Sunrise' to enable 22-hour nonstop flights between Sydney and London. The aircraft features luxury cabins, a wellness zone, and advanced fuel systems, with flights expected to start in 2027. Delays due to supply chain issues and engine defects pushed the project five years behind schedule.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five immediately, after cracks were discovered in a key wing component on aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure following routine maintenance checks that revealed the cracks.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, with five inspections starting immediately, following the discovery of cracks in wing components used by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandated urgent checks on the wing-spar structure after cracks were identified during routine maintenance.

The CEO of Qantas has expressed optimism about the demand for ultra long haul flights. This indicates a potential growth area for the airline's operations.

Qantas has delayed the first non-stop Sydney-London Project Sunrise flight to November 2027. An anti-abortion bill aiming to re-criminalise abortion passed South Australia's upper house but failed in the lower house.

A Qantas passenger's mid-air rampage forced a flight to divert to Tahiti, where the unruly passenger was removed from the plane. The incident occurred on a Qantas flight, resulting in a change of route. The cause of the passenger's behavior is still under investigation.

A Qantas passenger was banned from future travel after allegedly biting a flight attendant on a flight from Melbourne to Dallas, forcing the plane to land in Tahiti. The incident occurred on the QF21 flight, which was diverted due to the man's disruptive behaviour. The flight was en route to Dallas when the diversion happened.

A Qantas passenger was removed from a plane and banned after an altercation with a flight attendant. The incident reportedly involved misbehavior from the passenger. The airline took action against the passenger.

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson is taking action against Air New Zealand. The move is seen as an aggressive step by Qantas. This development may have significant implications for the airline industry.

Qantas has increased fares and reduced domestic flights due to shifting travel patterns caused by Middle East turmoil and rising fuel costs. The airline is redirecting capacity from its US and domestic routes to capitalize on higher demand for European destinations like Paris and Rome.