Airbus advances A350-1000ULR flight testing with Qantas “Project Sunrise” route trials to Australia
A specially equipped A350-1000ULR reached Australia for the first time after a 19–22 hour nonstop test flight from Toulouse, then continued transpacific range validation on the return. The program is building toward planned Qantas deliveries for ultra-long-haul service under Project Sunrise.