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Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Qantas tested its new ultra long-range Airbus A350–1000ULR on a 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne, part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The 19-hour test flight departed from Toulouse, France, and arrived in Melbourne.
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