Airbus flies world’s longest-range jet targeting nonstop 22-hour Sydney-London trips
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Airbus has completed the first test flight of its A350-1000ULR, a specially modified jet built for Qantas' Project Sunrise program, which aims to offer nonstop flights between Sydney and London — a nearly 10,000 nautical mile journey lasting up to 22 hours. The aircraft features an extra rear fuel tank, extending its range by roughly 1,000 nautical miles. The first delivery to Qantas is scheduled for April 2027.
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