Jun 8, 2026 – 6.10pmQantas is in talks to replace its biggest aircraft, the Airbus A380, and accelerate plans to fly to more long-haul destinations without stopping, as the global airlines industry body warns that delays at Airbus and Boeing mean timeframes for new plane deliveries are lengthening.The Australian carrier is exploring how it could exercise options over new wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 planes to replace the A380s, according to sources who were not authorised to speak publicly about negotiations given their sensitivity.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles