Qantas tests new ultra-long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
A Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight. The new plane, intended for use in Project Sunrise, has a range of 10,000 nautical miles or 18,500km. Photograph: QantasView image in fullscreenA Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight.
- ▪A Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight.
- ▪The new plane, intended for use in Project Sunrise, has a range of 10,000 nautical miles or 18,500km.
- ▪Photograph: QantasView image in fullscreenA Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight.
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A Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight. The new plane, intended for use in Project Sunrise, has a range of 10,000 nautical miles or 18,500km. Photograph: QantasView image in fullscreenA Qantas A350-1000ULR taking off from Toulouse on a previous test flight. The new plane, intended for use in Project Sunrise, has a range of 10,000 nautical miles or 18,500km. Photograph: QantasQantasQantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Luca IttimaniThu 23 Jul 2026 20.39 EDTLast…
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