News
Qantas Airways inaugurates A321XLR flights
September 26th 2025
Qantas Airways celebrated the launch of its newest aircraft on September 25 when two of the type, Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), operated their first commercial services: Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney to Perth, respectively. Read More » “Seeing our A321XLRs take to the skies with customers for the first time is a proud moment for everyone involved and a testament to the incredible efforts of the teams across Qantas and Airbus. Investing in next-generation aircraft is the most significant way we can elevate the travel experience for our customers and our people,” Qantas Group CEO, Vanessa Hudson, said. Qantas is the first airline in the Asia-Pacific to fly the new aircraft type and the fourth airline globally. The carrier’s third A321XLR is scheduled to arrive in November. The type’s fleet is planned to increase to seven by June next year. In August, Qantas ordered an additional 20 A321XLRs with 16 of them fitted with lie-flat business seats to serve longer routes, including trans-continental services to and from Perth, and short and medium haul international routes, taking the carrier’s A321XLR order to 48.
