Australian Aviation

Its six first-class suites are all complete with a privacy door, separate bed, lounge chair, individual wardrobe and a 32inch inflight entertainment screen, while its 52 business suites feature direct aisle access.

The intervention of Frank Kendall, who leads 700,000 military personnel, will come as a huge endorsement to Australia’s defence industry.

Michael Young has more than 35 years of aviation experience, including senior roles at Jetstar Japan, SaudiGulf Airlines and most recently as the CEO of Tasman Cargo.

The flight test, conducted in April over the course of three weeks, aimed to ensure mechanical compatibility between the aircraft, while also ensuring they can be flown safely in a range of configurations and lighting conditions.

An Airbus A350-1000, sporting Airbus livery alongside the Qantas logo and other poignant decals, landed in Sydney on Monday in support of Qantas’ major Project Sunrise announcement.

New Zealand has reopened its international borders to tourists from dozens of visa-waiver countries, in the next major step in the country’s gradual reopening plan.