Qantas weighs order for about 20 more widebody aircraft, report says

Qantas is considering an additional order for around 20 widebody aircraft, with Boeing 787s or Airbus A350s under review, according to a report published on 4 June.

The potential deal has not been formally confirmed by the airline and remains a reported fleet-planning discussion. The report says the aircraft would add to Qantas’ existing long-haul fleet renewal plans, which already include 12 A350-1000ULRs for Project Sunrise and 12 A350-1000LRs linked to the carrier’s August 2023 Project Fysh announcement.

Qantas’ newsroom has previously said it placed a firm order for 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s, including four 787-9s and eight 787-10s. The company’s fleet materials also refer to the wider A350 and 787 program.

The reported consideration is relevant for Qantas’ widebody deployment because it would further shape the airline’s long-haul fleet mix, but the item remains a media report rather than an official order announcement.