Qantas plans to retain key one-stop international services even after the launch of its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights in 2027, the airline says.
This week’s Carbon Analysis journeys to the Asia-Pacific region to explore the emissions of four carriers: Air China, Lion Air, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.
Qantas will undertake a cabin refit of most of its Boeing 737-800s, which will update this fleet until a narrowbody replacement program can be completed.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines is optimistic that the voice of the industry group will be louder following the recent inclusion of new members.
With relatively few third-party MRO providers operating in Australia, the country is looking at ways to bridge gaps in personnel, technology and capability.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said that Qantas has joined with immediate effect. Qantas had previously been a member, but left in 2010.
Qantas said its network was not significantly affected by a strike by some of its engineers on Dec. 13, and the carrier has measures in place to avoid disruption from more strikes.
Qantas is planning a cabin upgrade for some of its Airbus A330s, which will help the carrier bridge the gap until it can complete the replacement of this fleet.
Qantas is temporarily suspending its nonstop flights from Perth to London due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting the carrier to change its flightpath.