Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise
Sector: Education • Location: Toulouse, France
Source: North Wales Live
The Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft is being assembled to enable the world's longest commercial flights, connecting Australia's east coast non-stop to London and New York. The aircraft features an additional 20,000 litre rear centre fuel tank and enhanced systems designed for ultra-long-haul operations with passenger comfort and wellbeing in mind. The wings are being made at Airbus
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- North Wales Live
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Description | The Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft is being assembled to enable the world's longest commercial flights, connecting Australia's east coast non-stop to London and New York. The aircraft features an additional 20,000 litre rear centre fuel tank and enhanced systems designed for ultra-long-haul operations with passenger comfort and wellbeing in mind. The wings are being made at Airbus Broughton, and the aircraft will undergo extensive test flights starting in 2026, with the first delivery scheduled for late 2026 and commercial service commencing in the first half of 2027. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
Location
Country | France |
City | Toulouse |
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Source | North Wales Live |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-11-12 |
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