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17 Jun
Qantas Confirms Launch Date For 22-Hour Nonstop Sydney-London 'Project Sunrise' Flights
After a decade of planning, Qantas is finally set to begin its groundbreaking nonstop service between Sydney and London next year.
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Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight
Airbus has completed the longest point-to-point flight ever undertaken by an A350-1000ULR flight-test aircraft, flying non-stop from Toulouse to Melbourne before returning to France as part of development testing for Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme. The campaign began on July 23, when test aircraft MSN707 departed Toulouse for Melbourne. Five days later, the aircraft flew back […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm29 JulA
Airbus completes A350-1000ULR’s longest-ever test flight for Qantas’ Project Sunrise
Airbus has successfully completed the longest development flight ever performed by an A350-1000ULR, as part of the flight-test programme for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, which will introduce non-stop services from Australia to Europe and North America from 2027. The specially instrumented test aircraft, MSN707, flew from Toulouse to Melbourne on 23 July before returning a few […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul
Airbus completes 24-hour return flight of Qantas' first A350-1000ULR
Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 JulAN
Qantas Project Sunrise Test Jet Arrives in Australia Ahead of Historic Long-Haul Launch
AviationNews – A specially equipped Airbus A350-1000ULR test aircraft has landed on Australian soil for the first time. The long-haul prototype touched down in Melbourne...
Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR completes 19-hour flight to Australia
Ultra-long-range test aircraft flew nonstop from Toulouse to Melbourne ahead of Qantas' planned nonstop Sydney-London service, scheduled to begin in 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier24 JulUA
Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Landmark Non-Stop Flight from Toulouse to Melbourne
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR destined for Qantas’ ambitious Project Sunrise programme has successfully completed a historic non-stop flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, marking another major milestone in the development of what will become the world’s longest scheduled commercial air services. The specially configured aircraft arrived in Melbourne today after a [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding24 JulA
Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR departs on non-stop test flight from Europe to Australia
Qantas has begun the first non-stop test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR from Europe to Australia, marking a major milestone for the airline’s Project Sunrise programme. The specially configured ultra-long-range aircraft, which will eventually operate non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, departed Airbus’ Toulouse facility on Thursday morning and is expected to […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul
Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes Off On Marathon 20-Hour Nonstop Test Flight
The Australian flag carrier is another step closer to making its Project Sunrise dreams a reality.
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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
Qantas' Seasonal Perth–Rome Route Is Secretly A Project Sunrise Stress Test
Current routes are helping Qantas understand demand ahead of Project Sunrise.
Why Qantas Picked A 'Proven' Rolls-Royce Engine Over A Theoretically Better One For Project Sunrise
A closer look at why the Boeing 777X lost the Project Sunrise order.
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
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...
Inside Qantas' Brand-New Pilot & Crew Rest Areas Built For 22-Hour Project Sunrise Flights
Anticipation grows for Project Sunrise, which is set to launch in 2027.
Inside The Bottlenecks Keeping Airbus From Delivering Qantas' Project Sunrise Jets On Time
Project Sunrise has been pushed back to 2027, which has many industry observers worried, but is it actually time to panic?
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Qantas unveils first Project Sunrise route and onboard experience
Qantas has revealed new details about its long awaited Project Sunrise programme, confirming that the first non stop flights between Sydney and London will begin in October 2027. The airline has also unveiled the onboard experience passengers can expect on what will become one of the world’s longest commercial flights. Sydney to London chosen Qantas […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis19 Jun
Qantas Backtracks On 33-Inch Legroom Project Sunrise Promise To Add Extra-Legroom Seats
As Qantas' Project Sunrise edges closer to launch, attention shifts from route maps to seat maps.
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AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end?
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to auction off its assets, including its coveted slots at La Guardia Airport in New York. Helpful links for this week’s episode * IATA’s Save a life, not a bag campaign * Reuters reporting on the Pope’s plane problems * Delta Material Services Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2419 Jun
Project Sunrise: what Qantas passengers can expect on a heroic 22-hour flight
Now that Qantas has finally confirmed London-Heathrow (LHR) as the first destination for its long-awaited Project Sunrise, focus…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux19 Jun