AerFin seals landmark 737NG aircraft acquisition from Qantas

AerFin has agreed to acquire 44 aircraft from Qantas in the largest transaction in the company’s history. The acquisition comprises 44 Boeing 737NG aircraft and 88 CFM56-7B engines, marking a major milestone in AerFin’s continued expansion and further cementing its position as a leading global aviation aftermarket specialist. The transaction will strengthen support for airline […]

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Qantas Group will divest its minority shareholding in Jetstar Japan

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan

Financial

The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement that will see the Qantas Group exit Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, paving the way for a Japanese capital-led ownership structure for the low-cost carrier. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, follows a memorandum of understanding announced in February 2026.

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Qantas’A350-1000ULR, MSN707, back from Australia © Airbus

Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Airbus has completed the longest point-to-point flight ever undertaken by an A350-1000ULR flight-test aircraft, flying non-stop from Toulouse to Melbourne before returning to France as part of development testing for Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme. The campaign began on July 23, when test aircraft MSN707 departed Toulouse for Melbourne. Five days later, the aircraft flew back

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Qantas plans to base Airbus A350-1000LR aircraft in Melbourne

Qantas, Melbourne Airport strike long-term expansion deal

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Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that paves the way for more flights, major terminal upgrades and the delivery of the airport’s long-planned third runway. The deal underpins Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional wide-body gates, and includes a 15-year commitment supporting the third runway, which is

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Qantas sets date for non-stop Sydney-London flights

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Qantas will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, featuring the new Airbus A350-1000ULR. This will mark the first time the Kangaroo Route has been operated direct from Australia’s east coast. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. Developed under Project

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The first Airbus A350-1000ULR for 'Project Sunrise' takes to the skies

‘Project Sunrise’ reaches new milestone

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has completed its maiden test flight, marking a major milestone ahead of the launch of the airline’s non-stop services from Australia’s east coast to London and New York. Operated by two Airbus test pilots, three flight test engineers and one ground test engineer, the ultra-long-range aircraft took off

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The Qantas Group has revised its FY26 outlook

Qantas flags fuel shock as Middle East conflict drives costs

Financial

The Qantas Group has revised its FY26 outlook, citing significant disruption stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, particularly through sharply higher and volatile fuel costs. Fuel outlook has deteriorated materially since the Group’s 1H26 update. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, driven largely by a surge in refining margins, which climbed from

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Qantas completes return of A380 to service

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final Airbus A380 back to Sydney after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in the airline’s 105-year history. The aircraft, named after Qantas co-founder Paul McGinness, will serve as an operational spare over the Christmas period and, from January 1, 2026, will increase international capacity

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Qantas launches innovation centre in Adelaide

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Qantas is creating a new product innovation centre in Adelaide to accelerate the development of more intuitive, world-leading digital services for the millions who fly with the airline each year. The hub is expected to house more than 420 highly skilled technology roles over the next three years, enabling Qantas to bring essential innovation capability

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Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ takes shape in Toulouse

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas has reached a major milestone in its ambitious Project Sunrise programme. The first Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for non-stop flights, is now on the assembly line in Toulouse. This marks a key step towards the launch of historic direct services from Australia to London and New York. Qantas and Airbus have unveiled the first images

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AerFin seals landmark 737NG aircraft acquisition from Qantas

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan

Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight

Qantas, Melbourne Airport strike long-term expansion deal

Qantas sets date for non-stop Sydney-London flights

‘Project Sunrise’ reaches new milestone

Qantas flags fuel shock as Middle East conflict drives costs

Qantas completes return of A380 to service

Qantas launches innovation centre in Adelaide

Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ takes shape in Toulouse

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