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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Qantas to launch first nonstop Sydney–New York service in 2028 with A350-1000ULR

Qantas will launch the first nonstop commercial service between Australia and New York from mid-2028, using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULRs on flights of about 18 hours. Tickets are expected to go on sale in August 2027, following the debut of Project Sunrise Sydney–London services in October 2027.

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Qantas to Launch Nonstop Australia–New York Service Under Project Sunrise

CAPA

Qantas confirms launch of nonstop Sydney-New York service in mid 2028

Also: Australian Aviation and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-09-22T16:05:15.351063-07:00

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Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

Qantas Sees Australians Booking Summer Travel Despite Cost Surge

By Bloomberg: Qantas Airways Ltd. is seeing strong bookings for the Australian summer travel season, and still expects to pay dividends to its shareholders despite rising jet fuel prices, Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson said in an interview.

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2026-09-22T16:21:06.065781-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Incoming CEO of Air India mulls merger with LCC subsidiary

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2026-09-22T17:50:12.482887-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

GAO Report Finds FAA Gaps in National Airspace Comms Cybersecurity Monitoring

By AINonline: GAO makes nine recommendations to strengthen FAA cybersecurity.

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2026-09-22T13:36:15.906984-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

ATR’s USA Case For The Turboprop

By AirInsight: The turboprop has struggled in the USA since the arrival of the regional jet. But Scope Clause limits new technology regional jets. Has the time for the turboprop arrived?.

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2026-09-22T14:06:12.553765-07:00

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Reuters

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say

By Reuters: Iraq ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday, two sources told Reuters, after the United States ‌threatened to sanction any airport that services Iranian carriers.

Also: theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-09-22T12:50:33.526704-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Electra demonstrates ‘helicopter style’ operations with EL2 Ultra-Short aircraft

By FlightGlobal: A hybrid-electric EL2 Ultra Short aircraft has successfully completed test flights from a commercial heliport in Virginia.

Flying Magazine

Electra Demonstrates Helicopter-Style Operating Procedures for Fixed-Wing Aircraft

aviationnews.eu

Electra Completes Historic AAM Flight Tests at Heliports Across Virginia Airports

Also: AeroTime, Airbus and Aviation Week

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2026-09-22T10:51:16.003654-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

US wants another $30 billion for aviation system upgrades

By Reuters: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he will ask Congress to approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software ‌and digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.

Also: NBAA and avweb.com

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2026-09-22T10:22:33.691775-07:00

Qantas to launch first nonstop Sydney–New York service in 2028 with A350-1000ULR

Qantas to Launch Nonstop Australia–New York Service Under Project Sunrise

Qantas confirms launch of nonstop Sydney-New York service in mid 2028

Qantas Sees Australians Booking Summer Travel Despite Cost Surge

Incoming CEO of Air India mulls merger with LCC subsidiary

GAO Report Finds FAA Gaps in National Airspace Comms Cybersecurity Monitoring

ATR’s USA Case For The Turboprop

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say

Electra demonstrates ‘helicopter style’ operations with EL2 Ultra-Short aircraft

Electra Demonstrates Helicopter-Style Operating Procedures for Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Electra Completes Historic AAM Flight Tests at Heliports Across Virginia Airports

US wants another $30 billion for aviation system upgrades

Incoming CEO of Air India mulls merger with LCC subsidiary

Qantas Sees Australians Booking Summer Travel Despite Cost Surge

Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight

ATR’s USA Case For The Turboprop

GAO Report Finds FAA Gaps in National Airspace Comms Cybersecurity Monitoring

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