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Qantas’ Project Sunrise plane to be delayed until 2027
Qantas’ first Project Sunrise plane will now be delayed until April 2027 in a setback for delivering the aircraft that are central to its long-haul strategy.
Manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that issues related to its supply chain will delay delivery of the first A350-1000ULR, which was built specially for Qantas, until next year. The plane had been expected to start flying for Qantas in the first half of 2027.
Qantas indicated it still expects to have five of the planes in its fleet by November next year.
“The first A350-1000ULR [ultra long range] will now join the Qantas fleet in April 2027 (with further deliveries to follow in quick succession),” an Airbus spokesperson said. “The adjustment to the schedule is largely due to the impact of supply chain issues.”
Project Sunrise the jewel in Qantas’ $15b expansion delayed
Qantas’ plan to fly non-stop from London to Sydney has suffered another setback after aircraft manufacturer Airbus said the new planes needed to make the 22-hour trip would not arrive at the end of the year as planned.
The specially equipped A350 aircraft made by Airbus are the centrepiece of Qantas’ $15 billion fleet renewal, unlocking the next frontier of commercial aviation by enabling non-stop travel from the east coast of Australia to London and New York, known as Project Sunrise.
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