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Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
Airbus completed a 24-hour test flight of a modified A350-1000ULR plane from Australia to France, marking a milestone ahead of Qantas's planned ultra-long-haul services. The flight, part of Qantas's 'Project Sunrise,' aims to enable non-stop flights between Australia and destinations in the U.S. and Europe starting in 2027.
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