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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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 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 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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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, 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 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 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 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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Qantas has announced an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, further expanding its largest-ever fleet renewal programme. Sixteen of the new aircraft will feature lie-flat Business-class seats and seat-back entertainment screens, marking the first time Qantas will offer lie-flat seating on its narrow-body fleet. These aircraft will serve longer domestic routes, including transcontinental flights
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