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Airbus completes first flight of A350-1000ULR for Qantas’ ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise
Updated On: 04 June, 2026 08:05 AM IST | Sydney | Agencies
Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of the A350-1000ULR, the aircraft selected by Qantas for its Project Sunrise programme. Designed for ultra-long-haul travel, the jet will support nonstop flights between Sydney and London lasting up to 22 hours
The Airbus A350-1000ULR’s first flight. PIC COURTESY/Airbus
Airbus has completed the first flight of its A350-1000ULR, the aircraft selected by Qantas for its Project Sunrise program.
The test flight took place in Toulouse, France, where the aircraft spent three hours and 43 minutes in the air and climbed to more than 41,000 feet.
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