Australian carrier closes deal for 20 A321XLR, 20 A220-300 and twelve A350-1000 capable of flying for 20 hours nonstop

Airline discard Boeing 777X in order for 12 ultra long-range jets to fly between Australia and destinations like New York and London

Research seeks to reduce passenger jetlag impact on flights lasting almost 20 hours, but it can serve to improve the range of their long-haul jets