Qantas announces plans for non-stop flights from Sydney to New York and London

Airline plans flights from south-east Australia by end of 2025 to run up to 20 hours and be among world's longest

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Qantas has unveiled details of the ultra-long-haul aircraft it plans to run on non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York by the end of 2025, as questions are raised about the emissions benefits and spending priorities of the airline.

Confirming reports that have swirled in recent days, Qantas announced its mega order with European plane manufacturer Airbus for 12 of its A350-1000 aircraft. These will be run on the so-called Project Sunrise" flights, with the first to be delivered in 2025.