Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000 Ultra-Long-Haul Fleet
Under construction · Australia · Last reported Mar 2026
Source: The Traveler
Qantas is introducing a new fleet of specially configured Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate non-stop ultra-long-haul flights from Australia's east coast to New York and London, with strategic hub links such as Singapore. The aircraft feature a bespoke cabin layout with 238 seats across four classes, prioritizing space and comfort for flights lasting up to 20 hours. The project aims to transform
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Traveler
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Qantas is introducing a new fleet of specially configured Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate non-stop ultra-long-haul flights from Australia's east coast to New York and London, with strategic hub links such as Singapore. The aircraft feature a bespoke cabin layout with 238 seats across four classes, prioritizing space and comfort for flights lasting up to 20 hours. The project aims to transform ultra-long-haul travel by providing direct connections and enhancing passenger wellbeing with dedicated onboard zones. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Australia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport |
Article published date | 2026-03-24 |
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