Qantas Adjusts Japan Operations With Airbus A330 for Winter 2026/27
Qantas is ramping up its Japan network for the Northern Winter 2026/27 season, placing the Airbus A330 at the heart of strategic upgrades and frequency increases.
Etihad Airways To Resume Limited Flight Operations
Etihad Airways To Resume Limited Flight Operations as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier prepares to restart a restricted commercial flight schedule beginning 6 March 2026, following safety evaluations and coordination with aviation authorities.
Etihad To Withdraw A380 From Six Routes
Etihad To Withdraw A380 From Six Routes as Etihad Airways confirms plans to phase out its Airbus A380operations on six major long-haul markets by the end of 2026, marking a significant adjustment to the airline’s widebody deployment strategy.
Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights
Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights as Qantas Airways confirms the introduction of the first-ever direct air link between Sydney and Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s North American network and creating a new long-haul connection between Australia and Nevada.
Qantas A380 Found With Tool Left On Wing
Qantas A380 Found With Tool Left On Wing after post-flight inspections revealed a maintenance tool had been left on the aircraft during prior technical work, raising renewed scrutiny over maintenance procedures at the Australian flag carrier.
Oman Air And Qantas Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Accrual
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.
Airbus | Airlines | Delivery | Flag Carrier | Fleet | Pratt & Whitney
Qantas To Launch First Airbus A321XLR Flights September 25
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.
Airbus | Airlines | Flag Carrier | Network
Qantas Group Expands Trans-Tasman With A220 And New Routes
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.
Accident | Airlines | Boeing | Flag Carrier
British Airways 787 Makes Emergency Return To Sydney
British Airways faced an in-flight emergency when one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating a service from Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) was forced to return shortly after departure. The flight crew reported detecting a fuel odor in the cockpit, prompting them to declare a “mayday” call as a precaution.
QantasLink Deploys A220s on Sunshine Coast Routes
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.