Qantas Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000 Ultra-Long-Range Configuration
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Australia
Source: Simple Flying
A specially modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft configured with additional 20,000-liter rear center fuel tanks and system enhancements to enable nonstop flights from Sydney or Melbourne to London and New York as part of Qantas' Project Sunrise. The aircraft is designed to operate ultra-long-haul missions of around 22 hours duration, with lower cabin density to prioritize passenger rest and well-bei
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Simple Flying
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A specially modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft configured with additional 20,000-liter rear center fuel tanks and system enhancements to enable nonstop flights from Sydney or Melbourne to London and New York as part of Qantas' Project Sunrise. The aircraft is designed to operate ultra-long-haul missions of around 22 hours duration, with lower cabin density to prioritize passenger rest and well-being. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
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Country | Australia |
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Source | Simple Flying |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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