Qantas tests new ultra-long range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Airbus A350-1000ULR becomes the most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise
Qantas’s new ultra long-distance aircraft is set to land on Australian soil for the first time on Friday after a 19-hour test flight from France.
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for Qantas to complete some of the longest commercial flights in the world, set off on a nonstop journey from Airbus’ manufacturing facility Toulouse, France on Thursday, destined for Melbourne.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/qantas-project-sunrise-airbus-a350-1000ulr-ultra-long-range-france-melbourne-test-flight