Qantas delays non-stop flights from Sydney to London - again
Qantas has delayed the launch of its non-stop 'Project Sunrise' flights from Sydney to London until October 2027. The airline cited ongoing issues with aircraft certification and delivery schedules for its specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet.
Why it matters
The delay reflects broader challenges in the aviation industry regarding supply chain constraints and the technical requirements of ultra-long-haul travel.
One of the new Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR planes that will operate between Sydney and London direct. Photograph: Stuart Bailey/Qantas View image in fullscreen One of the new Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR planes that will operate between Sydney and London direct. Photograph: Stuart Bailey/Qantas Qantas Qantas delays non-stop flights from Sydney to London – again Problematic history of airline’s Project Sunrise continues, with scheduled start date pushed back to October 2027
The article provides a factual account of corporate delays and official statements from the airline.
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