Project Sunrise takes a step closer to launch

A significant milestone in the Project Sunrise programme at QANTAS has been achieved with the rollout of the Ozzie carriers first Airbus A350-1000 ULR from the manufacturers construction hangar in Toulouse. The aircraft will now enter a testing stage prior to delivery to Sydney the airlines home hub later this year, where the carrier will commence route proving for non-stop services on the Kangaroo Route to London Heathrow with an eye on scheduled services in 2027.

Tue 14-Apr

Virgin expecting its first Starlink equipped aircraft

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it is expecting its first A350 Starlink equipped aircraft to be operational in May, to operate between London Heathrow and New York's JFK. The airline has accelerated its installation programme, and expects its entire A350 fleet to be able to offer customers free WiFi from early summer, with their Dreamliner and A330 fleets to follow so that by the end of 2027 all aircraft in the carrier fleet will be Starlink capable.

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