Airbus outlines long-haul strategy with Qantas A350 project, shares in focus on Euronext Paris

Airbus details its role in Qantas’ planned 20-hour “Project Sunrise” A350 flights while investors track the stock on Euronext Paris and in major European indices.

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 20:39.

Airbus SE (NL0000235190) remains a key supplier for Qantas Airways’ planned ultra-long-haul “Project Sunrise” services using specially configured A350 aircraft, as highlighted in recent coverage of the Australian carrier’s 20-hour flight concept on Euronext Paris peer news pages. MarketScreener summary of Reuters reporting The stock trades actively on Euronext Paris under the ticker AIR and is part of major benchmarks including the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx indices. FT markets data on Airbus

What Qantas’ A350 plan means for Airbus

Qantas has selected the Airbus A350-1000 for its planned non-stop flights such as Sydney to London, a route concept that involves flight times of around 20 hours and dedicated cabin features to manage passenger fatigue. MarketScreener item on Qantas A350 cabin The aircraft are to be delivered in a bespoke long?range configuration with changes to cabin layout, lighting, and wellness zones tailored to ultra-long sectors. MarketScreener summary of Reuters reporting

The Qantas decision reinforces Airbus’ competitive presence in widebody jets against Boeing’s 777X program and supports long-term production visibility in the A350 line, where the manufacturer has been working through a robust order backlog across Asia-Pacific and other regions. MarketScreener company profile for Airbus For investors in Airbus shares, such flagship programs strengthen the narrative of diversified demand spanning passenger, cargo, and government customers.

Analyst views and index role

On the analyst side, research house Kepler Cheuvreux recently upgraded Airbus to Buy and raised its price target, citing the group’s order intake and visibility in commercial aircraft as key positives alongside its role in major programs like the A320neo family and A350. Kepler Cheuvreux update via MarketScreener The stock features in indices such as the CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx Europe 600, making it a core holding for many European equity portfolios. Finanzen.net index overview for Airbus

Airbus also has an active listing in Germany under WKN 938914, where investors monitor trading venues such as Xetra and Stuttgart alongside the primary Euronext Paris quotation. Onvista quote overview for Airbus This multi?venue presence, combined with broad index inclusion, underlines the stock’s liquidity and relevance for both institutional and retail investors across Europe.

The aircraft behind the stock

Airbus generates a large share of its revenue from the A350 widebody family, a long-range aircraft platform used by airlines such as Qantas, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines for intercontinental routes. Airbus information on the A350 family The A350 program complements the high-volume A320neo single-aisle line and supports the company’s positioning in fuel-efficient, modern long-haul aircraft.

Where the Airbus shares trade today

The Airbus shares (NL0000235190) most recently traded on Euronext Paris at 187.46 euros as of 2026-06-19, 17:35, according to exchange data. FT markets data on Airbus

Key data on the Airbus shares

• Company: Airbus SE
• ISIN: NL0000235190
• WKN: 938914
• Ticker: AIR
• Trading venue: Euronext Paris
• Price (as of 2026-06-19, 17:35): 187.46 EUR
• Market cap: 147.3 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-19)
• Sector / industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Index membership: CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50, Stoxx Europe 600
• Next earnings date: 2026-07-30

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities.