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Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR departs on non-stop test flight from Europe to Australia

Qantas has begun the first non-stop test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR from Europe to Australia, marking a major milestone for the airline’s Project Sunrise programme. The specially configured ultra-long-range aircraft, which will eventually operate non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, departed Airbus’ Toulouse facility on Thursday morning and is expected to […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes Off On Marathon 20-Hour Nonstop Test Flight

The Australian flag carrier is another step closer to making its Project Sunrise dreams a reality.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman23 Jul

Airbus begins first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft

Airbus has set out on the first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft, travelling non-stop from Toulouse-Blagnac…

AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux23 Jul

Qantas Spent 100,000 Hours Reviving Its Final Desert-Stored Airbus A380 – Then A Slat Broke On The 1st Flight

Qantas' final Airbus A380 emerges from desert storage after a 6-year engineering odyssey, only to face a damaged wing slat on its first flight.

Simple Flying•Viviana Tarnowska20 Jul

Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR to complete 22 hour test flight

Qantas is preparing for a major milestone in its Project Sunrise programme, with its first Airbus A350-1000ULR set to fly nonstop from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne as part of ongoing testing ahead of the aircraft’s entry into service. The journey is expected to last around 22 hours and marks the first time the specially modified […]

Travel Radar•Layla Hamis18 Jul

QANTAS Airbus A321 becomes the first freighter aircraft to land at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI),

A Qantas Airbus A321 has become the first freighter aircraft to land at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), touching down as part of a readiness flight ahead of regular freight operations commencing in a few weeks. QF7301 successfully landed at WSI at 2.00pm on July 13, 2026, helping validate key operational processes at […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum16 Jul

22 Hours Nonstop: Qantas A350-1000ULR To Make 10,500-Mile Test Flight To Melbourne

The ultra-long 22-hour journey from Toulouse will be the longest flight of the test campaign to date.

Simple Flying•Luke Bodell16 Jul

Qantas A321 Becomes First Freighter to Land at New Sydney Airport

The city’s second international airport will officially open to the public on Oct. 25.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile15 Jul

Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL this week

Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight this week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly…

AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux15 Jul

Qantas' Seasonal Perth–Rome Route Is Secretly A Project Sunrise Stress Test

Current routes are helping Qantas understand demand ahead of Project Sunrise.

Simple Flying•Prachi Patel15 Jul

Australian Airports Upgrade Paper IPC to Digital ATD

Australia is set to upgrade the mandatory documentation submission process for arriving passengers from paper to digital. This comes as part of a $56.1 million modernisation initiative intended to be implemented by the end of 2027. Digital Modernisation Initiative It has been reported that the Federal Government of Australia and Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, […]

Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas14 Jul

After Rare London - LA Flight, Qantas’ A380 Fleet To Soon Return To Full Strength

Qantas hopes to restore its A380 fleet to full strength by next week.

Simple Flying•Jack McGarity13 Jul

Qantas Trials Begin at New Western Sydney International Airport

A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter became the first cargo aircraft to land at the new Western Sydney International Airport, marking the start of important operational trials.

AviationSource News•Len Varley13 Jul

Qantas A321 becomes first freighter to land at Western Sydney International

A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport…

AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim13 Jul

Historic: Qantas Airbus A321 Freighter Is First To Land At New Western Sydney Airport

This marks a key milestone for the new airport.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman13 Jul

Over 14-Hour Flights: The 7 Longest Airbus A380 Routes To & From The US In 2026

Four are operated by Emirates, and three are flown by Qantas.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov13 Jul

Qantas Just Set A 2032 Date To Retire Its Airbus A380s & The Clock Is Now Ticking For First Class Flyers

Qantas will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2032, making now the best time to experience its iconic First Class before it disappears.

Simple Flying•Victoria Agronsky10 Jul

Why Qantas Is Suddenly Canceling Airbus A380 Flights

July hasn't started well for the Australian flag carrier's superjumbo fleet.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman10 Jul

Why Qantas Picked A 'Proven' Rolls-Royce Engine Over A Theoretically Better One For Project Sunrise

A closer look at why the Boeing 777X lost the Project Sunrise order.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov9 Jul

Qantas and Jetstar announce flights from Western Sydney International Airport

Qantas and Jetstar will begin flying from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when Australia’s newest major airport opens…

AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim9 Jul