Qantas

Airliner World covers Qantas across every part of its operation, from ultra-long-haul projects and fleet renewal to new routes and cabin investment. This page also includes important news from subsidiaries and the wider Qantas Group.

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Alliance Aviation revises Qantas wet lease deal

August 7, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on Alliance Aviation revises Qantas wet lease deal
Australia’s Alliance Aviation has renegotiated its long-running wet-lease agreement with Qantas. Under the new agreement, Alliance will receive what it described as a “meaningful” increase in pricing, alongside a new annual escalation mechanism designed to [Read More]
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Qantas formalises Jetstar Japan exit

August 5, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on Qantas formalises Jetstar Japan exit
The Qantas Group has formalised its withdrawal from low-cost subsidiary Jetstar Japan, after signing a binding agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) covering the sale of its entire 33.32% holding in the Tokyo Narita-based carrier. The [Read More]
Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off
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Qantas mulls additional widebodies

July 9, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off on Qantas mulls additional widebodies
Australian flag carrier Qantas is weighing a further widebody aircraft order as it continues the long-term renewal of its long-haul fleet and prepares for the eventual replacement of its Airbus A380s. According to Reuters, citing [Read More]