British Airways has unveiled a Boeing 747-400 in the livery of the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) as part of celebrations for the airline's centenary.

International Airlines Group (IAG) chief executive Willie Walsh is hopeful British Airways (BA) will be able to expand its network in Australia beyond the current sole daily flight to Sydney. However, Walsh said there were no plans for British Airways, which is owned by IAG, to mount ultra-long-haul nonstop services between the United Kingdom and