Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR Fleet
Sector: Airport • Location: Toulouse, France
Source: CNN
Australian airline Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise involves a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs designed for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York. The first plane has rolled off the final assembly line in Toulouse, France, equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines and is set for ground tests ahead of commercial launch in 2027. The fleet features spacious c
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Commercial
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CNN
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Original status | undergoing ground tests |
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Description | Australian airline Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise involves a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs designed for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York. The first plane has rolled off the final assembly line in Toulouse, France, equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines and is set for ground tests ahead of commercial launch in 2027. The fleet features spacious cabins with 238 seats, over 40% in premium cabins, including flat-bed suites and a Wellbeing Zone. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | France |
City | Toulouse |
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Source | CNN |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-21 |
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