Qantas has announced a massive order with Airbus that will carry the airline towards its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The order comes just as the group sees strong, sustained recovery in travel demand as Australia transitions to living with COVID-19.

An Airbus A350-1000 prototype flew into Sydney from Perth on Monday to headline the huge order for 146 aircraft worth $34b.

Domestically, Qantas will start the renewal of its narrow-body jets with firm orders for 20 Airbus A321XLRs and 20 A220-300s as its Boeing 737s and 717s are gradually retired. The first of these aircraft will start to arrive in late 2023, with the order including purchase right options for another 94 aircraft for delivery through to at least 2034.

Internationally, 12 Airbus A350-1000s have been ordered to operate non-stop flights from Australia to other cities including New York and London.

Qantas said these aircraft would feature market-leading passenger comfort in each travel class, with services scheduled to start by the end of 2025 from Sydney.

The West's aviation editor Geoffrey Thomas joins Ben to explain.

Qantas has announced a massive order with Airbus that will carry the airline towards its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
The order comes just as the group sees strong, sustained recovery in travel demand as Australia transitions to living with COVID-19.
An Airbus A350-1000 prototype flew into Sydney from Perth on Monday to headline the huge order for 146 aircraft worth $34b.
Domestically, Qantas will start the renewal of its narrow-body jets with firm orders for 20 Airbus A321XLRs and 20 A220-300s as its Boeing 737s and 717s are gradually retired. The first of these aircraft will start to arrive in late 2023, with the order including purchase right options for another 94 aircraft for delivery through to at least 2034.
Internationally, 12 Airbus A350-1000s have been ordered to operate non-stop flights from Australia to other cities including New York and London.
Qantas said these aircraft would feature market-leading passenger comfort in each travel class, with services scheduled to start by the end of 2025 from Sydney.
The West's aviation editor Geoffrey Thomas joins Ben to explain.

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