QantasLink is preparing to introduce the Airbus A220-300 on routes connecting the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, beginning in February 2026. The move represents a key step in Qantas Group’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, replacing larger Boeing 737s with the more fuel-efficient A220 on these important domestic services.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Qantas has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet modernization program. With this new commitment, Qantas now holds a total of 48 A321XLRs on order, making it one of the largest future operators of the long-range narrowbody type.
Qantas has announced a robust financial performance for FY2025, reporting an underlying pre-tax profit of A$2.39 b, a 15% increase over the previous year, and a statutory net profit of A$1.61 b, up 28%. This marks the airline’s strongest annual result since the pandemic recovery period.
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.
Qantas has announced the extension of its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, the capital of Palau, for another year following the success of the route that launched in December 2024. Operated under the name ‘Palau Paradise Express’, the service was established through a Federal Government contract and is designed to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural links between Australia and Palau.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…
Air Botswana, the flag carrier of Botswana, has appointed seasoned airline executive Dane Kondic as its new Chairman, tasking him with steering the airline through a critical recovery and restructuring phase. This leadership change comes as the carrier seeks to improve performance, rebuild market confidence, and position itself for sustainable growth.
