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Tim Hepher

Qantas to announce launch of ultra-long-haul flights

Qantas is embarking on one of the few unbroken barriers ‌of air travel. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Qantas is ‌set to unveil the first destination for the world's longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York, tackling one of the few unbroken barriers ‌of air travel after years of delays.

The "Project Sunrise" plan will bypass Middle Eastern and Asian hubs on London flights and offer direct services on modified Airbus long-haul jets has been in ‌the works since 2017 and is due to enter service by the end of next year.

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