Project Sunrise

Qantas Adds Its First-Ever Nonstop Service to New York

Flights will begin in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile2h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 99%

Project Sunrise: What we know about Qantas’ new Sydney to NY non-stop service

Qantas has finally confirmed that its second Project Sunrise non-stop service will be between Sydney and New York,…

AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux2h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 96%

Project Sunrise update: Qantas to launch non-stop flights between Sydney and New York from 2028

Passengers will spend 18 hours in the air on the specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.

Euronews2h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 98%

Qantas Project Sunrise: Sydney to New York non-stop from mid-2028

Qantas will launch non-stop services between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the Big Apple, as part of Project Sunrise. Tickets...

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan7h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 94%

Qantas’ 9,950-Mile, 20-Hour Sydney To New York A350 Flights Launch Mid-2028

Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney to New York flights in mid-2028 using specially configured A350-1000ULRs, marking the airline's second Project Sunrise route.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 99%

Qantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028

Qantas Airways said the 18-hour flights, part of its Project Sunrise program, would come months after its 22-hour direct flights from Sydney to London begin.

The New York Times•Christine Chung16h ago

• neutral toward Qantas · 99%

Why Only The Airbus A350-1000ULR Can Make Sydney To London Work Without A Fuel Stop

Larger fuel tanks and a lower passenger and cargo capacity are needed for Qantas' Project Sunrise flights.

Simple Flying•Louis Hardiman22 Sept

• neutral toward Airbus · 96%

Airbus continues to test the new A350-1000ULR for QANTAS

QANTAS Airways made this announcement on July 24, 2026 (now updated): The Airbus A350-1000ULR set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel will land on Australian soil for the first time on July 24, as the flight test campaign for Project Sunrise reaches a major milestone. The first A350-1000ULR to take to the skies touched down in Melbourne on Friday […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Jul

Airbus completes 24-hour return flight of Qantas' first A350-1000ULR

Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries

Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 Jul

Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Landmark Non-Stop Flight from Toulouse to Melbourne

The first Airbus A350-1000ULR destined for Qantas’ ambitious Project Sunrise programme has successfully completed a historic non-stop flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, marking another major milestone in the development of what will become the world’s longest scheduled commercial air services. The specially configured aircraft arrived in Melbourne today after a [read more]

UK Aviation News•Nick Harding24 Jul

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

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' 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

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

June routes roundup: Qantas to launch its first Project Sunrise route in 2027

Qantas confirmed the launch of its first Project Sunrise route, a milestone for the airline and commercial aviation. The Australian airline will begin operating nonstop flights between Sydney and London Heathrow as of October 2027 using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. These ultra-long-haul services will operate alongside Qantas’s current routes in the Australia–United Kingdom market, which are […]

Flightradar24 Blog•Sebastián Polito30 Jun

Inside Qantas' Brand-New Pilot & Crew Rest Areas Built For 22-Hour Project Sunrise Flights

Anticipation grows for Project Sunrise, which is set to launch in 2027.

Simple Flying•Jack McGarity22 Jun

Qantas unveils first Project Sunrise route and onboard experience

Qantas has revealed new details about its long awaited Project Sunrise programme, confirming that the first non stop flights between Sydney and London will begin in October 2027. The airline has also unveiled the onboard experience passengers can expect on what will become one of the world’s longest commercial flights. Sydney to London chosen Qantas […]

Travel Radar•Layla Hamis19 Jun

Qantas Backtracks On 33-Inch Legroom Project Sunrise Promise To Add Extra-Legroom Seats

As Qantas' Project Sunrise edges closer to launch, attention shifts from route maps to seat maps.

Simple Flying•Josh Eyre19 Jun

AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to auction off its assets, including its coveted slots at La Guardia Airport in New York. Helpful links for this week’s episode * IATA’s Save a life, not a bag campaign * Reuters reporting on the Pope’s plane problems * Delta Material Services Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2419 Jun