Project Sunrise Ultra Long Range Aircraft

under construction

Qantas has released the first images of its new ultra long range aircraft, the A350-1000 ULR, which will fly for up to 22 hours non-stop. The project involves 12 specially configured aircraft enabling the world's longest commercial flights, connecting Australia's east coast (Melbourne and Sydney) non-stop to London and New York. The first aircraft is on the Airbus assembly line in France, with delivery scheduled for late 2026 and commercial services commencing in the first half of 2027. The aircraft features an additional 20,000-litre rear centre fuel tank and enhanced onboard systems to support the extended flight time. The cabin design focuses on passenger comfort and wellbeing, including a wellbeing zone, customised lighting, and other innovations to combat jetlag.