Qantas Project Sunrise ultra‑long‑haul progress

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 19 sources

   Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR completes 24‑hour nonstop test, sets record

   Qantas and Airbus flew an A350‑1000ULR nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse for 24 h 24 min, covering 23,076 km, with 12 crew, no passengers, and a 20,000‑litre extra fuel tank; the test supports Project Sunrise,

2. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 102 sources

   Airbus A350‑1000ULR Sets 24‑Hour Non‑Stop Record for Qantas Project Sunrise

   Airbus A350‑1000ULR (F‑WULR) flew nonstop Melbourne‑Toulouse for 24 h 24 m, covering 23 075 km, breaking the 2005 Boeing 777 record and paving the way for Qantas’ Project Sunrise nonstop Sydney‑London flights (

3. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources

   Airbus A350-1000ULR finishes 19‑hour non‑stop test from France to Australia

   Airbus completed a 19‑hour, 17,000 km test flight of its A350‑1000ULR from Toulouse to Melbourne, paving the way for Qantas’s planned non‑stop Sydney‑London service due in 2027.

4. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 33 sources

   Qantas Project Sunrise A350‑1000ULR completes 19‑hour nonstop test to Melbourne

   Airbus completed a 19‑hour nonstop test of Qantas’ A350‑1000ULR from Toulouse to Melbourne, covering 17,000 km, a milestone for Project Sunrise’s planned Sydney‑London and Sydney‑New York nonstop services.

5. 19 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Qantas to conduct 22‑hour nonstop test for Project Sunrise from France to Australia

   Airbus will fly an A350‑1000ULR nonstop from Toulouse to Melbourne on 24 July, a 22‑hour, 17 000 km test for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, paving the way for nonstop Sydney‑London and Sydney‑New York services from 2

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Qantas to start longest nonstop Sydney‑London flight in 2027

   Qantas will begin the world’s longest nonstop Sydney‑London flight in October 2027, using Airbus A350s with new wellness and lighting features.

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney‑London flights in October 2027 with new A350‑1000ULR

   Qantas will start nonstop Sydney‑London flights in Oct 2027 using a custom A350‑1000ULR, cutting travel time by four hours and offering a premium‑focused cabin.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Qantas readies Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise ultra‑long‑haul flights

   Airbus begins testing its A350‑1000ULR for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, while Qantas reveals a low‑density cabin design ahead of nonstop Sydney‑London flights slated for Oct 2027.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Qantas to launch 22‑hour nonstop Sydney‑London flight in 2027

   Qantas will start a nonstop 22‑hour Sydney‑London flight in Oct 2027 using modified A350‑1000ULR jets, featuring a premium layout and wellness zone, with tickets on sale Feb 2027.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas' Project Sunrise targets 22‑hour nonstop Sydney‑London flights

    Qantas' Project Sunrise plans 22‑hour nonstop Sydney‑London flights using modified A350‑1000s with wellness‑focused cabins, aiming for premium revenue despite high costs and geopolitical risks.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas pushes ahead with Project Sunrise ultra‑long‑haul A350‑1000ULR

    Qantas' Project Sunrise targets 22‑hour nonstop Sydney‑London flights with a modified A350‑1000ULR, citing rising passenger intent and new fuel, AI and cabin features; Airbus calls it an incremental upgrade.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas announces first nonstop Sydney‑London flight for 2027

    Qantas will start a nonstop Sydney‑London flight in Oct 2027, the world’s longest passenger route, using Airbus A350‑1000ULR aircraft and cutting travel time by up to four hours.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Qantas launches non‑stop Sydney‑London ultra‑long‑haul flights, upgrades London lounge

    Qantas will launch non‑stop Sydney‑London flights in Oct 2027 using A350‑1000ULR aircraft, with 22‑hour journeys, premium cabins, jet‑lag research, and a revamped Heathrow lounge featuring more seats and a new

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 18 sources

    Qantas to launch world's longest non‑stop Sydney‑London flight in October 2027

    Qantas will start a non‑stop Sydney‑London flight in Oct 2027, a 22‑hour, 16,995 km route using Airbus A350‑1000ULR aircraft, marking the world's longest commercial service.

15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Airbus A350‑1000ULR completes test flight for Qantas Project Sunrise

    Airbus A350‑1000ULR completed a 3‑hour test in Toulouse, proving up to 22‑hour, 18,000 km range for Qantas’ Project Sunrise non‑stop intercontinental routes slated for 2027.

16. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Airbus A350‑1000ULR test flight paves way for Qantas ultra‑long‑haul routes

    Airbus completed the first test flight of its A350‑1000ULR in Toulouse, a ultra‑long‑range jet capable of 22 hours nonstop, enabling Qantas’ Project Sunrise nonstop Sydney‑London and Sydney‑New York services, 1

17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas and Singapore Airlines weigh major wide-body jet purchases

    Qantas and Singapore Airlines are negotiating large orders of Airbus and Boeing wide‑body jets, each targeting dozens of new aircraft to support fleet renewal and future growth.

18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas evaluates purchase of 20 new wide‑body jets

    Qantas is negotiating with Airbus and Boeing on a possible 20‑jet order, considering Boeing 787s or Airbus A350s as it expands its fleet for ultra‑long‑range Project Sunrise routes.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Airbus completes first test flight of A350‑1000ULR for Qantas Sydney‑London ultra‑long route

    Airbus completed the first test flight of its A350‑1000ULR, a Qantas‑ordered ultra‑long‑range jet that could fly non‑stop Sydney‑London in up to 22 hours, with deliveries slated for 2027.

20. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Qantas A350-1000ULR completes maiden flight in France

    Airbus tested Qantas' first A350‑1000ULR in France, starting certification for the ultra‑long‑range jet slated for 2027 delivery to support Project Sunrise nonstop flights.

21. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Airbus flies first ultra‑long‑range A350‑1000ULR for Qantas

    Airbus completed the maiden flight of an A350‑1000ULR for Qantas, enabling future nonstop Sydney–New York and Sydney–London services; Qantas will begin a two‑month test campaign and announce routes this month,‑

22. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Airbus A350-1000ULR completes maiden test flight for Qantas Project Sunrise

    Airbus flew the A350‑1000ULR prototype for Qantas, testing its extra fuel tank that will allow non‑stop Sydney‑London/NY flights of up to 22 hours; delivery slated for April 2027.

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