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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

Discovered 2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00 | 2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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This sets a concrete timeline for Qantas’ ultra-long-haul network—Sydney–London launching in October 2027 and Sydney–New York by end-2027—making route rights, aircraft readiness, and slot strategy measurable against fixed program milestones (see Airbus completes first flight of Qantas-bound A350-1000ULR and Qantas’ first Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR exits Toulouse final assembly).
The cluster ties aircraft industrial progress directly to commercial deployment: a “specially configured” A350-1000ULR becomes the operational linchpin for nonstop “Kangaroo Route” competition and unit-cost assumptions across the long-haul market (see Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR).
Qantas’ confirmation of the two-launch sequencing affects competitive planning and capacity signaling on major Australia-to-Europe and Australia-to-US corridors—especially as airlines calibrate long-range deployment to demand and cost risk (related competitive backdrop: North Atlantic “thin” long-haul shift to long-range narrowbodies).

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Sources Tracked: 50
First Seen: 2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-06-23T18:26:04.840385-07:00
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2026-06-23T18:26:04.840385-07:00

Qantas sets the stage for Project Sunrise: part two • CAPA

2026-06-23T14:27:39.159219-07:00

The Next Frontier: Qantas Announces London For Project Sunrise • Aviation Week

2026-06-19T03:51:13.469868-07:00

Qantas Takes Away Legroom On World's Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise • One Mile at a Time

2026-06-18T02:32:35.042724-07:00

Community / Kommentare zu aktuellen Nachrichten / Qantas fliegt ab Oktober 2027 nonsto... • aero.de

2026-06-18T02:03:00.685053-07:00

Qantas developing transpacific Arctic polar route for Sydney-London flights • FlightGlobal

2026-06-18T00:47:47.651327-07:00

Qantas legt Starttermin für Nonstop-Flüge von Sydney nach London fest • aviation.direct

2026-06-18T00:35:11.667220-07:00

With A350-1000ULR, Qantas targets nonstop Sydney–London from October 2027 • flugrevue.de

2026-06-17T21:41:00.216751-07:00

Qantas to launch world's first non-stop Sydney to London flights from October next year • businessnewsaustralia.com

2026-06-17T21:18:21.415760-07:00

I watch Qantas unveil the aircraft for its 22-hour Project Sunrise flights, with London first • headforpoints.com

2026-06-17T20:44:09.899823-07:00

Qantas' Next A350-1000ULR Route Confirmed • Dj's Aviation

2026-06-17T17:47:43.402426-07:00

Qantas to commence nonstop Sydney-London service in Oct-2027 • CAPA

2026-06-17T14:41:34.135117-07:00

Qantas Announces World's Longest Non-Stop Flights: Sydney-London • Aviation Source

2026-06-17T13:31:31.951762-07:00

QANTAS: Project Sunrise announces first route, Sydney to London non-stop. Surprise, surprise! • 2paxfly.com

2026-06-17T13:16:21.840733-07:00

Qantas Confirms October 2027 Launch Date for Historic Nonstop Sydney to London Flights • aviationnews.eu

2026-06-17T12:48:31.310626-07:00

Press Release: Qantas to launch history-making flights to London • Runway Girl

2026-06-17T12:47:53.634832-07:00

Qantas to launch first-ever non-stop Sydney–London flights in 2027 • Aviation24

2026-06-17T12:33:44.945183-07:00

Qantas ULH Business Case Looking Bright • AirInsight

2026-06-17T12:21:07.548855-07:00

Qantas Announces First A350-1000ULR Route • Dj's Aviation

2026-06-17T10:19:56.322154-07:00

Qantas fliegt ab Oktober 2027 nonstop von Sydney nach London • aero.de

2026-06-17T09:35:06.830307-07:00

Qantas To Launch Nonstop Sydney-London Flights In October 2027 • Aviation Week

2026-06-17T09:03:06.583413-07:00

Qantas confirme que Londres sera la 1ère destination des Airbus A350-1000ULR du projet Sunrise • Le Journal de l’Aviation

2026-06-17T08:49:20.276082-07:00

Qantas confirms "Project Sunrise's" first route • Boarding Area

2026-06-17T08:47:40.899855-07:00

Qantas Confirms Launch Month For 22-Hour Nonstop Sydney-London 'Project Sunrise' Flights • Simple Flying

2026-06-17T08:40:58.345939-07:00

Qantas confirms London as first destination for Project Sunrise flights • Air Data News

2026-06-17T08:28:47.917403-07:00

Qantas lancera en octobre 2027 son vol Sydney-Londres sans escale, le plus long du monde • lefigaro.fr

2026-06-17T08:28:28.914164-07:00

Will Melbourne miss out on Qantas Project Sunrise flights? • executivetraveller.com

2026-06-17T07:50:40.583189-07:00

Qantas Names First Ultra-Long-Haul ‘Project Sunrise’ Destination • Airline Geeks

2026-06-17T07:49:20.640180-07:00

A350-1000ULR introduction will allow 787s to be redeployed: Qantas chief • FlightGlobal

2026-06-17T07:33:50.537670-07:00

(DE) Qantas Makes It Official: Nonstop Sydney–London Flights Possible From Autumn 2027 • aerotelegraph.com

2026-06-17T07:31:37.587859-07:00

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights • CNA

2026-06-17T07:18:44.467964-07:00

Flugverkehr: Qantas will London erstes Ziel für längste Nonstop-Flüge machen • handelsblatt.com

2026-06-17T07:17:56.185800-07:00

Qantas Selects Airbus A350-1000ULR for Planned Sydney–London Nonstop in Oct 2027 • haber.aero

2026-06-17T07:04:23.020286-07:00

AUSTRALIA TO THE WORLD, NON-STOP: QANTAS TO LAUNCH HISTORY-MAKING FLIGHTS TO LONDON • qantasnewsroom.com.au

2026-06-17T06:46:20.236548-07:00

Qantas to Launch World's First Non-Stop Flights Between Sydney and London in 2027 • thebulkheadseat.com

2026-06-17T06:42:58.657990-07:00

Qantas' 10,573-Mile, 21-Hour Sydney To London A350 Flights Launch Late 2027 • One Mile at a Time

2026-06-17T06:21:06.198665-07:00

Australia To The World, Non-Stop: Qantas To Launch History-Making Flights To London • aviator.aero

2026-06-17T06:02:52.925934-07:00

Qantas Unveils Date for London–Sydney Nonstop as Longest-Range A350-1000 Debuts in October 2027 • repubblica.it

2026-06-17T06:01:42.804611-07:00

Qantas to Launch Nonstop Sydney–London Flights in 2027 with A350-1000ULR • en.traicy.com

2026-06-17T05:50:44.482818-07:00

Qantas schedules the longest nonstop flight in history between Sydney and London for October 2027 • Aviacionline

2026-06-17T05:50:05.521374-07:00

Qantas Will Conquer the ‘Final Frontier of Long-Haul Travel’ With 22 Hour Non-Stop Flights Between London and Sydney • Paddle Your Own Kanoo

2026-06-17T05:37:19.378844-07:00

Qantas confirma a Sydney - Londres como el vuelo regular sin escalas más largo de la historia a partir de 2027 • Aviacionline

2026-06-17T05:35:47.795428-07:00

Qantas to start Sydney–London flights in October 2027 • Airline Economics

2026-06-17T05:18:37.090764-07:00

Qantas selects London-Heathrow for A350-1000ULR Project Sunrise launch • AeroTime

2026-06-17T05:17:27.237610-07:00

Qantas: London will get first 'Project Sunrise' flights, followed by New York • The Points Guy

2026-06-17T05:06:20.947303-07:00

(DE) Qantas Unveils London as First Destination for Project Sunrise • airliners.de

2026-06-17T05:01:59.895651-07:00

Aeronews • Aeronews

2026-06-17T04:55:43.077844-07:00

Qantas Using Special Airbus Jet for New Sydney-London Flight • Bloomberg

2026-06-17T04:48:13.509039-07:00

Qantas confirms Sydney-London as first nonstop route for ‘Project Sunrise’ • FlightGlobal

2026-06-17T04:23:50.323653-07:00

Qantas’ non-stop Sydney–London flights take off in October 2027 • executivetraveller.com

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

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