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 JulOn 23rd July the first A350-1000ULR flight test aircraft MSN707 embarked on its longest point-to-point flight from Toulouse direct to Melbourne, Australia. Then a few days later it flew all the way back with two Qantas guest pilots on board, landing in Toulouse on the morning of July 28th. To find out more about this […] The post Extending the horizon: Inside the A350-1000ULR’s longest development flight first appeared on PLANEtalking .
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 JulQantas and Australia Post have extended their 100 year air freight partnership for a further 10 years, to support the growing demand for next-day delivery of e-commerce across Australia. The announcement comes as Qantas operates its first commercial freight flight on behalf of Australia Post from Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) officially opening […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 JulQANTAS Airways made this announcement on July 24, 2026 (now updated): The Airbus A350-1000ULR set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel will land on Australian soil for the first time on July 24, as the flight test campaign for Project Sunrise reaches a major milestone. The first A350-1000ULR to take to the skies touched down in Melbourne on Friday […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Jul
Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 Jul
Airbus has completed a 24-hour long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft after landing back in Toulouse…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux28 Jul
Qantas and Australia Post have extended their 100 year air freight partnership for a further 10 years; commencing freight operations at Western Sydney International Airport.
AviationSource News•Len Varley27 JulQantas and Australia Post have extended their historic air freight partnership by another ten years, reinforcing a collaboration that began with Qantas’ first commercial flight in 1922. The renewed agreement is designed to meet the growing demand for next-day e-commerce deliveries across Australia and internationally. The announcement coincides with the launch of Qantas Freight’s first […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban27 JulQantas will use the ultra-long-range type to connect the east coast of Australia with London, New York, and other far-off destinations.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile27 JulAviationNews – 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...
Airbus' new ultra-long-range widebody continues to stretch its legs.
Qantas and Australia Post have extended their century-old air freight partnership for another 10 years. The move is…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim27 Jul
The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement in relation to key terms that will pave the way for more flights, international lounge upgrades, check-in enhancements and delivery of the airport’s third runway. The agreement with the Qantas Group will help support Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion program, including five additional widebody gates, supporting the Group’s long-term growth plans.
Qantas is about to commence the next phase of its Airbus narrowbody-freighter expansion and solidify its lead as the largest operator of A321Fs. The Australian carrier soon will take delivery of its next two A321-200P2Fs, with both 2007-vintage units appearing complete and in full Qantas Freight livery after conversion with EFW in Guangzhou (CAN), according […]
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 JulQantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that will pave the way for more flights, a new international business lounge and major airport upgrades as part of MEL long-term expansion plans. The agreement supports the airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion programme and includes a 15-year commitment linked to Melbourne Airport’s third […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis24 JulQantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that paves the way for more flights, major terminal upgrades and the delivery of the airport’s long-planned third runway. The deal underpins Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional wide-body gates, and includes a 15-year commitment supporting the third runway, which is […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm24 JulThe 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 Jul
Qantas’ first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR has landed in Melbourne, Australia, after flying nonstop from Toulouse, France, in a…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim24 Jul