Air New Zealand Reports First Half Loss after the carrier disclosed a challenging financial performance for the first half of its 2026 financial year, highlighting the operational and financial consequences of ongoing global engine reliability issues affecting multiple aircraft types.
Qantas is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, manufacturer serial number 12668, as part of its narrowbody fleet renewal program.
Qantas has officially unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking a major milestone in the airline’s Project Sunrise initiative, which will connect Australia directly to London and New York with non-stop flights of up to 22 hours — the longest commercial routes in the world. The aircraft was assembled at Airbus’s Toulouse facility, where its fuselage, wings, and landing gear have now been successfully joined, signifying the…
Oman Air and Qantas have announced an expansion of their partnership, introducing reciprocal frequent flyer accrualacross their respective networks. The agreement allows members of Oman Air’s Sindbad program and the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Miles, Points, and Tier Credits when traveling on either carrier, strengthening loyalty benefits for passengers and deepening ties between the Middle Eastern and Australian markets.
Qantas has announced the resumption of its nonstop Delhi–Melbourne service, beginning 27 October 2025 and running through 28 March 2026, to meet strong seasonal demand between India and Australia. The flights will operate three times per week, utilizing the airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.
Qantas Group has announced a sweeping trans-Tasman expansion that will add nearly 210,000 seats between Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reinforcing its market position while providing more travel options for passengers on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
QantasLink is preparing to introduce the Airbus A220-300 on routes connecting the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, beginning in February 2026. The move represents a key step in Qantas Group’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, replacing larger Boeing 737s with the more fuel-efficient A220 on these important domestic services.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Qantas has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet modernization program. With this new commitment, Qantas now holds a total of 48 A321XLRs on order, making it one of the largest future operators of the long-range narrowbody type.
