Airbus begins first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft
Airbus has set out on the first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft, travelling non-stop from Toulouse-Blagnac…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux23 JulAirbus A350-1000ULR — page 2
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Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR to complete 22 hour test flight
Qantas is preparing for a major milestone in its Project Sunrise programme, with its first Airbus A350-1000ULR set to fly nonstop from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne as part of ongoing testing ahead of the aircraft’s entry into service. The journey is expected to last around 22 hours and marks the first time the specially modified […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis18 Jul
22 Hours Nonstop: Qantas A350-1000ULR To Make 10,500-Mile Test Flight To Melbourne
The ultra-long 22-hour journey from Toulouse will be the longest flight of the test campaign to date.
Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL this week
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight this week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux15 Jul
June routes roundup: Qantas to launch its first Project Sunrise route in 2027
Qantas confirmed the launch of its first Project Sunrise route, a milestone for the airline and commercial aviation. The Australian airline will begin operating nonstop flights between Sydney and London Heathrow as of October 2027 using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. These ultra-long-haul services will operate alongside Qantas’s current routes in the Australia–United Kingdom market, which are […]
Flightradar24 Blog•Sebastián Polito30 Jun
Here’s How Much More Range The Airbus A350-1000ULR Has Compared To The Boeing 777X
The aircraft has exceptional ultra-long-range capabilities.
Qantas unveils the next evolution of Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR cabins
The A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats, the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world. The first non-stop services between Sydney and London will begin in October...
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Qantas Gives First Look Inside Its A350-1000ULR
The aircraft is expected to enter service next year.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile18 Jun
Qantas Quietly Shifts Airbus A350-1000ULR Strategy, Shuns Melbourne
For nearly a decade, Qantas has been teasing how it will launch nonstop flights from Australia’s East Coast to London (LHR) and New York (JFK), under its ”Project Sunrise” concept. Initially, the idea was that these flights would be operated out of Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL), which is why the airline ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs, which are specially designed long haul aircraft for these missions.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 JunWA
QANTAS reveals its new Airbus A350-1000ULR cabin design
QANTAS Airways has unveiled the next evolution in the cabin design for Project Sunrise, which will launch with the world’s first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027. The first Airbus A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats, the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world, giving every customer more space on […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum18 Jun
QANTAS REIMAGINES LONG-HAUL TRAVEL AS PROJECT SUNRISE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE TAKES SHAPE
Qantas has today revealed the next evolution in the cabin design for Project Sunrise, which will launch with the world’s first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027. The Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats, the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world, giving every customer more space on board. Every element has been designed to help customers arrive at their destination feeling their best, drawing on a decade of research with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and close collaboration with Caon Design Office and technology partners.
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Qantas sets date for non-stop Sydney-London flights
Qantas will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, featuring the new Airbus A350-1000ULR. This will mark the first time the Kangaroo Route has been operated direct from Australia’s east coast. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. Developed under Project […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm18 Jun
Qantas Announces World’s Longest Non-Stop Flights: Sydney-London
Qantas has announced that it will operate the world's longest non-stop service from Sydney to London with its Airbus A350-1000ULR from October 2027.
AviationSource News•Len Varley17 JunA
Qantas to launch first-ever non-stop Sydney–London flights in 2027
Qantas has announced that it will begin operating the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London from October 2027, marking a historic milestone in long-haul aviation and bringing an end to stopovers on the iconic Kangaroo Route. The service will be operated under Qantas’ long-awaited Project Sunrise programme using specially designed Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jun
Qantas confirms London as first destination for Project Sunrise flights
Delayed program will use specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to connect Sydney and London nonstop from October 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier17 JunA
Qantas Names First Ultra-Long-Haul ‘Project Sunrise’ Destination
Service will start next year, using the carrier’s custom-built Airbus A350-1000ULR.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile17 Jun
Qantas’ 9,950-Mile, 20-Hour Sydney To London A350 Flights Launch Late 2027
Since 2017, we’ve known about Qantas’ ”Project Sunrise” concept, whereby the airline will fly from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to New York (JFK) and London (LHR), using special Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. These will be the world’s longest flights, and will see passengers spending nearly an entire day on an aircraft without stopping.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jun
Qantas selects London-Heathrow for A350-1000ULR Project Sunrise launch
Qantas has selected London as the destination to launch its first Project Sunrise flight using a custom-built ultra-endurance…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux17 Jun
AUSTRALIA TO THE WORLD, NON-STOP: QANTAS TO LAUNCH HISTORY-MAKING FLIGHTS TO LONDON
Qantas will launch its world-first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, the first time the Kangaroo Route has ever been flown without stops from Australia’s east coast. Today’s announcement comes as the national carrier unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR in Qantas livery at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Toulouse, the result of years of development to conquer the final frontier of long-haul aviation as part of Project Sunrise.
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Flight testing the A350-1000ULR
In 2017, Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ laid down the challenge to link eastern Australia to London and New York non-stop. Airbus accepted, in the shape of the A350-1000ULR. Certification of this ultra-long range variant began with the first flight of an ULR production aircraft carefully equipped with customised flight test instrumentation. Once the campaign concludes, the […] The post Flight testing the A350-1000ULR first appeared on PLANEtalking .