Australia's Qantas orders Airbus jets for ultra long-haul flights

Airline plans service from Sydney to London and New York by end of 2025

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Qantas is betting on demand for nonstop flights to London and New York on the long-range Airbus A350-1000. (Photo courtesy of Qantas)

PRASHANT MEHRA, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Australian airline Qantas announced on Monday it has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000 jets that will allow it to launch nonstop services from Sydney to London and New York as global travel demand recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The ultra long-haul flights are expected to start from Australia's biggest city by the end of 2025, according to the airline.

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