Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR Aircraft
Sector: Airport • Location: Toulouse, France
Source: News18
Qantas is developing the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to operate record-breaking nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York as part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The aircraft is designed for ultra-long-range flights lasting up to 22 hours nonstop, featuring a 20,000-liter rear center fuel tank. The project aims to launch these flights in 2027, significantly reducing travel times betwe
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- News18
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Description | Qantas is developing the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to operate record-breaking nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York as part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The aircraft is designed for ultra-long-range flights lasting up to 22 hours nonstop, featuring a 20,000-liter rear center fuel tank. The project aims to launch these flights in 2027, significantly reducing travel times between Australia's east coast and major global cities. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | France |
City | Toulouse |
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Source | News18 |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-11-12 |
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