Qantas’ Project Sunrise is no sonic boom, but an incremental ‘moonshot’
Qantas' Project Sunrise, announced in 2017, aims to offer non-stop flights from Sydney to London. Recent research indicates demand for ultra-long-haul flights has increased from 58% to 70% among consumers. Executives underscore that, while not revolutionary, the project represents a significant adaptation of the existing A350-1000 aircraft model amidst evolving aviation challenges.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:50 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC
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