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

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Qantas will begin nonstop flights between Sydney and New York JFK in mid-2028, using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft under its Project Sunrise program. The roughly 18-hour service will become the first commercial nonstop connection between Australia and New York and the program’s second route.

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

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  • The service will establish the first nonstop commercial link between Australia and New York, cutting the journey to roughly 18 hours.
  • It advances Qantas’ Project Sunrise strategy and provides a new long-haul deployment for the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
  • The mid-2028 launch adds a major long-range route commitment for Qantas and reinforces the operational role of ultra-long-range aircraft in network planning.

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