New date revealed for Qantas’ non-stop flight

News.com.au - 28/03
Qantas has revealed it plans to launch its highly anticipated non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in early 2027.

Qantas has revealed it plans to launch its highly anticipated non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in early 2027.

Project Sunrise flights were initially due to kick off in 2025 but have been pushed back several times due to Covid and Airbus’ “manufacturing delays”.

The national carrier’s CEO Vanessa Hudson said the first of 12 adapted Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will be delivered at the end of next year, with the ultra-long-haul flights starting in early 2027.

Flights to the two major...
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