Qantas confirms it will expand “Project Sunrise” with new aircraft and non-stop flights between Sydney and New York planned for 2028. The airline also points to a broader rollout that includes other long-haul routes, with timing linked to prior and upcoming direct service launches.
In related reporting, Qantas indicates the Sydney–New York service will involve an approximately 18-hour flight. Business Day places the launch in the context of Qantas’s longer-haul schedule, noting that it follows the start of non-stop flights from Sydney to London that are expected months earlier. 7News Australia reports that Qantas orders 12 new aircraft to support the program and says more than 360 pilots and about 1,200 cabin crew will be trained to operate the expanded fleet.
Across the coverage, the focus remains on the 2028 Sydney–New York non-stop plan and the preparation required to staff and operate the new long-range aircraft, while outlets differ mainly in emphasis—one on the aircraft order and training scale, and the other on the route and sequencing with the London service.
