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This story about the process behind the Project Sunrise evaluation at Qantas first appeared in the May 2019 edition of Australian Aviation.
When Qantas first laid down its Project Sunrise challenge in August 2017, the name evoked memories of Catalina flying boats operating during World War II.
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Maria Wright
says:Agree with Borghetti. No-one wants to be stuck between two people in a seat that doesn’t allow you to put your legs up for over 20 hours. Despite what Joyce is saying, I am not sure all Qantas fliers are happy being forced to make the 5 hour trip across the country, off loaded for hours before being able to pick up the 20 hour direct flight to London.
Bring on the faster trips!
Sam
says:With fuel prices going up and the tone of Joyce at the IATA Seoul conference (paraphrased, if the business case isn’t right we won’t do it), it wouldn’t surprise me if this project didn’t get off the ground.
Esmerelda
says:Hmmmm… 7 hrs on a supersonic jet at Mach 2.2 or 13 plus hrs non stop on a flying caravan?
MERVYN CROWE
says:Airlines all over have forgotten about the dreaded”DVT” that was prevalent and highlighted many years ago.
If you choose to go on one of these ultra long flights, then enough room absolutely has to be made available to you to stretch your legs, and that may mean, less seats on the aircraft. QANTAS and EMIRATES particularly need to remind their cabin crew that it is actually ok to go for a walk round the aircraft to help alleviate the DVT issue. Cabin crew snarl at you as if you are in the way, and show displeasure when you do go for a stroll.
If QF do ever operated the 777x or A350ULTRA from SYD/MEL TO LHR, then we here in PER will get the flick with the daily B787 service. Frankly I cannot see the problem of an hours break in SIN, KUL or DXB en route to Europe, stretch the legs go to a real toilet and freshen up.
Ann OEDING
says:Cabin Crew don’t snarl….in flight ssfety…..QF72 those with seat belts on survived unhurt. 200 pax wandering around cabin & hit air turbulence…..imagine !!!!
Adrian P
says:Supersonic is the way to go. No need to stop, in-flight refueling is well established with tankers and receivers (AEWs) based on airliner air frames. Not forgetting Virgin Galactic and other suborbital options.
Alex Vari
says:What are these guys thinking?
Bring on the old days.
Even twelve leisurely stops along the way.
A mini golf course.
Real cooked meals with real cutlery.
Strolling room to spare.
Dig out those old posters.
The holiday begins when you step on the plane.
SP
says:Borghetti is thinking correctly, speed, time in the air, is the real challenge. 20 hours in any aircraft v 14 with a stop – the 14 hour trip will always win. It was done before, it can be done again and better. Joyce failed with the 380 choice, the international business can’t get in wrong again.