Qantas CE Alan Joyce has confirmed Project Sunrise A350s will service its shorter Perth-London route from 2026. It’s not known whether the ultra-long-haul Airbus will operate alongside or replace the 787s currently used. Joyce told The West Australian newspaper that the switch would occur because “we need the extra seats”. Qantas has said the Airbuses will carry 238 passengers across four classes, compared to the similarly configured Boeing aircraft. However, the newer aircraft will feature lucrative first-class rooms onboard with a door, bed and 32-inch TV. The decision will come as yet another blow to Boeing in Australia after the Flying Kangaroo chose Airbus to effectively replace its fleet of 737 domestic aircraft. Last week, Australian Aviation reported how Project Sunrise direct flights from London and New York to Sydney would launch in 2025. The purchase of the 12 A350s required to make the long trip had been delayed numerous times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the program itself placed on ice. Delivery of all 12 A350-1000s will be completed by 2028.<br/>