Investing in our aircraft
Leading the way in the future of travel. Wherever your next adventure takes you, we’re ready to fly you there.
Our investment
With a multi-billion dollar investment in the Qantas Group fleet, we're introducing the next generation of aircraft to expand our network with advanced technology. The first of our new aircraft types arrived in 2023 and will continue through to Australian financial year ending 2028 (FY28).
This investment is designed to redefine your travel experience through a focus on:
Connecting you to more people in more places
Our expanding fleet means more aircraft, greater flexibility, and more seats to more destinations. As we lead the way in ultra long-haul travel, we can now fly you directly to destinations more than 16 hours away, such as Perth to London (Heathrow), and Auckland to New York (JFK). As part of Project Sunrise, we're also making it possible to travel from Australia to almost any city in the world, starting with direct flights from the east coast of Australia to Europe and New York.
A comfortable journey
The next generation of our fleet will revolutionise how you fly offering additional features designed to optimise comfort and wellbeing on longer flights. These state-of-the-art features include seats designed for maximum relaxation and reduced cabin noise for an extra peaceful journey.
Aircraft delivery timeline
Airbus A220-300
Arrived with more landing soon
Airbus A321XLR (NEO)
Arriving from April 2025
Airbus A350-1000
Arriving from mid-2026
Boeing 787-9 and 787-10
Arrived with more landing from FY27
Airbus A220-300: now flying with more aircraft landing soon
About the aircraft
The QantasLink A220-300s herald a new era of Australian domestic and regional travel, with the new aircraft progressively replacing our Boeing 717s.
Key features
Compared to the 717, the A220-300:
- Has up to a 25% increase in capacity. Designed to carry 137 passengers across two cabins, it features 10 Business and 127 Economy seats.
- Can fly almost double the range.
Did you know?
- The first aircraft, ‘Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa’, is the sixth aircraft in the Qantas-Balarinji Flying Art Series and tells the Dreaming story of two sisters travelling back to their home.
- The remainder of the fleet are named after Australian native wildlife, with 10 aircraft names voted by the Australian public.
Where our A220s can fly
The introduction of the A220 to our fleet creates many new travel possibilities.
The A220 is now flying within Australia. As we expand our A220 fleet with more aircraft, we'll unveil more routes and exciting travel options.
Infographic map showing the extended range of the A220-300 aircraft across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific when compared with the 717 fleet it's replacing.
Airbus A321XLR (NEO): arriving from April 2025
About the aircraft
With the introduction of 28 new aircraft to our fleet from April 2025, our A321XLR offers a wide range of Australian domestic and short-haul international routes.
Key features
The A321XLR is:
- A single-aisle, twin-engine jet.
- Five metres longer than the Boeing 737, and will feature more seating within the Business and Economy cabins without reducing the space between the seats.
Did you know?
- The A321XLR, with additional fuel capacity compared to the A321neo, has an ‘Xtra Long Range’ of 4,700 nautical miles or 8,700kms.
Where our A321XLRs can fly
Our A321XLRs can fly to a range of destinations within Australia and across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Infographic map showing the extended range of the A321XLR aircraft across Southeast Asia and the Pacific compared with the 737 fleet.
Airbus A350-1000: arriving from mid-2026
About the aircraft
As part of Project Sunrise, the first of our 12 x A350-1000ULRs is scheduled to be delivered from mid-2026.
In addition, we'll be receiving 12 x A350-1000LRs from FY28 as part of the Project Fysh announcement in August 2023.
Key features
- In partnership with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, our A350-1000ULR cabins are designed to reduce jet lag and enhance passenger wellbeing, featuring an onboard Wellbeing Zone - a dedicated space for movement and premium refreshments.
- Our A350-1000s at 72.25m are 8.5m longer than the A330s and around the same length as the A380.
- These aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.
Did you know?
- The Qantas A350-1000ULR will enable non-stop flying from Australia to almost anywhere in the world, starting with Sydney to London and New York.
- Our spacious, ergonomically designed cabins have the lowest seat count of any A350-1000 in service around the world.
- The A350-1000ULR has fuel tanks in the wings, centre and rear centre of the aircraft.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: now flying with more aircraft arriving from FY27
About the aircraft
We'll take delivery of an additional 12 x 787s, comprising of:
- 4 x 787-9s, and
- 8 x 787-10s.
Alongside the A350-1000LRs on order, these Dreamliners will progressively replace the current fleet of A330s.
Key features
- Our 787-9 at 62.8 metres is around the same length as the A330s they will replace, while the 787-10 at 68.3 metres is around five metres longer.
- Both models will be powered by General Electric GEnx engines.
Did you know?
- The 12 Dreamliners on order are in addition to the existing 787-9s we currently operate between Australia and the United States, United Kingdom and Europe.
- Our 14 Dreamliners in service are named after something that is uniquely Australian, including animals, places and literature. Eight of the names were voted by our customers, and the name Great Southern Land was chosen for the first aircraft.
Important information
A220, A321XLR (NEO), A350-1000 and 787-10 aircraft images are indicative only and subject to change.
Note: FY refers to the Australian Financial Year of 1 July to 30 June.