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A350-1000ULR
Coverage of A350-1000ULR in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Inside the specially-modified Airbus jet built for the world's longest flights
Qantas unveiled a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR for 'Project Sunrise' to enable 22-hour nonstop flights between Sydney and London. The aircraft features luxury cabins, a wellness zone, and advanced fuel systems, with flights expected to start in 2027. Delays due to supply chain issues and engine defects pushed the project five years behind schedule.