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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

Discovered 2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00 | 2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

A potential ~20-aircraft widebody deal would materially affect Qantas’ long-haul growth profile and fleet strategy, in the same decision cycle as other carriers weighing new widebody capacity (e.g., Vietnam Airlines’ move toward a 12-aircraft widebody RFP).
The Boeing-vs-Airbus framing makes the order an immediate read-through on OEM competitive positioning and the competitive tension highlighted in other recent widebody procurement signals (e.g., Lufthansa’s 20-widebody package split across Airbus and Boeing).
With Airbus and Boeing both navigating delivery/production constraints across the widebody market, any Qantas order dialogue can influence how airlines plan around timing risk and capacity availability (context: Airbus warns of further A350 delivery slippage).

Reported By

ch-aviation 2paxfly.com Aviacionline Aviation Week Le Journal de l’Aviation Simple Flying

Sources Tracked: 12
First Seen: 2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-06-08T03:57:05.888454-07:00
Coverage: Aviation

Sources

Hype groups these reports into one evolving story so you can compare coverage without losing the thread.

2026-06-08T03:57:05.888454-07:00

Qantas evaluates order for 20 widebody jets • ch-aviation

2026-06-07T00:48:22.160170-07:00

QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement • 2paxfly.com

2026-06-05T16:42:23.401436-07:00

Qantas podría encargar 20 aviones de doble pasillo de Airbus o Boeing • Aviacionline

2026-06-05T12:28:17.740260-07:00

Qantas Reportedly Weighing Further Orders For 787s Or A350s • Aviation Week

2026-06-05T08:12:10.441546-07:00

Qantas et Singapore Airlines en discussion avec Airbus et Boeing pour des gros-porteurs • Le Journal de l’Aviation

2026-06-05T06:21:51.677738-07:00

Airbus A350 Vs Boeing 787: The Battle To Replace Qantas' A380s • Simple Flying

2026-06-05T05:41:51.628210-07:00

Qantas prüft Bestellung von rund 20 weiteren Airbus A350 oder Boeing 787 • aerotelegraph.com

2026-06-05T00:42:34.375028-07:00

Qantas could buy 20 more A350s or Dreamliners, reports say • Australian Aviation

2026-06-04T23:22:37.876676-07:00

Qantas to retire A380 superjumbo, replace with A350 • executivetraveller.com

2026-06-04T17:41:20.148558-07:00

Qantas Eyes Order For A350s Or 787s • Dj's Aviation

2026-06-04T12:28:18.680826-07:00

Qantas is said to weigh wide-body jet order as Airbus and Boeing vie for deal (EADSF:OTCMKTS) • Seeking Alpha

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Qantas weighs order for 20 Boeing or Airbus wide-body jets, sources say

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