AeroTimeIan Molyneaux

Airbus launches first nonstop A350-1000ULR test flight for Qantas Project Sunrise, Toulouse–Melbourne

Airbus has begun the A350-1000ULR’s longest certification test flight with a first nonstop trip from Toulouse toward Melbourne for Qantas’ Project Sunrise. The aircraft—registered F-WULR—departed shortly after 07:30 local time on July 23, climbing to 35,000 feet as the 22-hour endurance run gets underway.

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2026-07-23T00:36:50.891396-07:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Indian billionaire Adani weighs airline launch that could reshape market, sources say

By Reuters: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's group is considering launching a new airline, a move that could potentially reshape competition in a market dominated by IndiGo and Air India, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

2026-07-22T22:50:10.931272-07:00