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25 May 2026
Qantas’ dream of non-stop flights from Australia to London and New York is finally inching closer—but not without delays. Originally slated for late 2026, Project Sunrise is now targeted for late 2027 after Airbus pushes back delivery of its crucial A350-1000ULR planes. The first aircraft, delayed to April 2027, will kickstart the rollout, with the rest following quickly to hit November 2027. This isn’t the first hiccup—the project debuted in 2017, and supply chain snags are now the main culprit. Once airborne, these 22-hour flights will slash travel time by four hours, ditching stopovers, and feature premium cabins with extra legroom and wellness zones. Qantas plans to reveal exact routes and dates next month, while pilots train on simulators and test flights loom just weeks away. With 12 planes ordered and three needed for daily service, this is aviation’s next big leap—and it’s almost ready to take flight. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f181f1da9a7f633
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