Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR Aircraft
Under construction · France · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: Airline Ratings
Qantas' Project Sunrise involves the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, modified for ultra-long-haul travel with increased fuel capacity and aerodynamic improvements. The aircraft is designed to operate non-stop flights from Australia's east coast to London Heathrow and New York JFK starting in 2027. The project includes a total order of 12 A350-1000ULRs, with the first aircraft fit
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Education
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Airline Ratings
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Description | Qantas' Project Sunrise involves the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, modified for ultra-long-haul travel with increased fuel capacity and aerodynamic improvements. The aircraft is designed to operate non-stop flights from Australia's east coast to London Heathrow and New York JFK starting in 2027. The project includes a total order of 12 A350-1000ULRs, with the first aircraft fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and undergoing final ground checks and flight testing in Toulouse. |
Original sector | Aviation |
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Country | France |
City | Toulouse |
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Source | Airline Ratings |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Education |
Article published date | 2026-04-17 |
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