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Vajira Abeyratna, a Sri Lankan living in Australia, had the rare privilege of being part of aviation history as Qantas launched its brand-new Airbus A321XLR on the Sydney–Melbourne route.
Invited by Qantas to join the inaugural passenger service, Vajira documented the journey for his rapidly growing social media audience, where he regularly shares videos of unique flying experiences.
Posting on his platforms, Vajira shared:
“Honoured to be part of history with the launch of the brand-new Qantas A321XLR ✈️
15,716 views | Sep 27, 2025 | #qantas #flightvlog #InAudio
I was on board Qantas’ brand-new Airbus A321XLR (VH-OGA ‘Great Ocean Road’) and their first-ever passenger flight.
It was an absolute privilege to be part of this historic event where we flew from Sydney to Melbourne and then back to Sydney.
It was an amazing experience doing a sightseeing trip over the Great Ocean Road — the namesake of the aircraft VH-OGA.
What was even better was when I got upgraded to Business Class on this flight.”
The aircraft, named VH-OGA “Great Ocean Road”, marks a new chapter in Qantas’ fleet modernization, offering extended range and improved fuel efficiency. The flight itself was more than a simple domestic service — it included a special sightseeing loop over Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road before returning to Sydney.
For aviation enthusiasts like Vajira, the event was a dream come true. His content not only captured the excitement of the historic launch but also gave his viewers a front-row seat to one of the most anticipated fleet additions in Australian aviation.
Vajira’s full video of the flight can be viewed on his YouTube channel here: Watch the video
Source : Aviation Voice / Vajira Abeyratna
