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Qantas prepares 1,560 crew members for 12 new Airbus A350s under Project Sunrise

Qantas trains 1,560+ crew for 12 Airbus A350s to launch Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights by 2027.

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  • Qantas is preparing more than 1,560 crew members for 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft under Project Sunrise.
  • The first aircraft arrives in April 2027, with the inaugural Sydney-London service planned for October 2027.
  • Training utilizes Australia's first A350 flight simulator in Sydney and includes pilots from British Airways.

Why it matters. This expansion establishes a new operational capability for Australia's flag carrier to offer nonstop ultra-long-haul services connecting Sydney with London and New York starting in 2027 and 2028 respectively.

Updated Sources: Aviation A2Z, Executive Traveller, Wikipedia: Qantas

Qantas is training over 1,560 pilots and cabin crew to operate 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for its Project Sunrise initiative. The airline aims to launch nonstop flights between Sydney and London by October 2027, with services to New York following in mid-2028. Training involves 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew members, utilizing a new flight simulator in Sydney and partnerships with British Airways.

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Qantas prepares 1,560 crew members for 12 new Airbus A350s under Project Sunrise

Qantas is training over 1,560 pilots and cabin crew for twelve Airbus A350-1000ULR planes as part of Project Sunrise. The airline aims to launch nonstop ultra-long-haul routes between Sydney and London or New York, with flights lasting up to 22 hours in the air. Ultimately, the program will involve more than 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew members to manage these new services. This extensive preparation underscores the logistical challenges of operating the world's first commercial ultra-long-haul flights.

Aviation A2ZExecutive TravellerWikipedia: Qantas

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