Qantas' new ultra-long range jet is set to conduct a 17,00km test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne by next week. Plane manufacturer Airbus is set to give Qantas its first A350-1000ULR in April next year with the aircraft capable of a record-breaking 22-hour flight duration while carrying »»»

Share: Australia’s Qantas presents the first of 12 modified Airbus A350-1000ULR jets to be used for record-breaking non-stop flights, with Sydney-London designated as the first route, at a ceremony at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Hepher/File Photo TOULOUSE, Fr»»»

For decades, airlines have focused on making long-haul flights more comfortable with bigger seats, better entertainment and improved meals. Now, Australia’s Qantas believes the answer lies in something passengers cannot easily see: biology. As the airline prepares to launch the world’s longest comm»»»

LONDON:Thousands of travelers stranded by a huge fire near London’s Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, scrambled to find ways to get home and reunite with their families on Friday as they faced what could be days of disruptions. Heathrow was shut as around 70 firefighters sought to put down the bl»»»

A massive fire at an electrical substation near London's Heathrow has disrupted operations at Europe's busiest airport, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. Power outages have grounded numerous flights, with significant disruption expected over the coming days as authorities work on restoring p»»»