Qantas to Order Planes for ‘Project Sunrise’ Long-Haul Routes

CEO Joyce challenged Airbus, Boeing to build long-range jet
New plane would connect world’s major cities non-stop

Global airlines are increasingly aiming for ultra-long haul flights. Bloomberg’s Paul Allen reports.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Angus Whitley and Anurag Kotoky

June 4, 2018 at 6:46 AM UTC

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Qantas Airways Ltd. will place an order for ultra long-range planes from Airbus SE or Boeing Co. next year, starting the clock for the two manufacturers to win over the airline.

The planes, which must be able to fly from Sydney to London or New York without a break with a full payload, will be delivered in 2022, Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce told reporters on Monday at the International Air Transport Association’s meeting in Sydney.