Qantas A350-1000ULR Ultra Long Range Aircraft
Sector: Airport • Location: Toulouse, France
Source: The Guardian
Qantas has released images of its specially configured A350-1000ULR aircraft that will fly non-stop from Sydney to London and New York starting in 2027. The aircraft is currently on the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, France, with fuselage sections, wings, and landing gear attached. It will soon be moved to a hangar for engine and instrument installation, with test flights planned for 2026. This
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Guardian
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Description | Qantas has released images of its specially configured A350-1000ULR aircraft that will fly non-stop from Sydney to London and New York starting in 2027. The aircraft is currently on the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, France, with fuselage sections, wings, and landing gear attached. It will soon be moved to a hangar for engine and instrument installation, with test flights planned for 2026. This project is part of Qantas's 'Project Sunrise' to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York via non-stop flights, reducing travel time by up to four hours compared to current one-stop services. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | France |
City | Toulouse |
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Source | The Guardian |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-11-10 |
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