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Qantas has revealed its first specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for 'Project Sunrise' to operate ultra-long-haul flights up to 22 hours, optimized for range endurance and passenger well-being.
Airbus successfully completed the first test flight of its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft, designed for ultra-long-haul operations including Qantas' ambitious Project Sunrise, which aims for non-stop flights like Sydney-London.
Qantas Airways is leveraging science to make its upcoming 20-hour ultra-long-haul flights less fatiguing, revealing plans for a 'wellness zone,' increased legroom, and pre-scheduled meals. These innovations are part of 'Project Sunrise,' set to launch next year.
Qantas's Project Sunrise, which involves long-haul A350 jets, has been delayed again, with deliveries now expected in 2027. The airline attributes these delays to ongoing supply chain issues affecting aircraft manufacturing.
Australian airline Qantas is set to launch the first-ever direct flights between Sydney and London in October next year, under the 'Project Sunrise' initiative, reducing travel time to 19 hours.
Qantas is preparing to launch its Project Sunrise flights next year, offering non-stop services from Sydney to London and New York, covering over 10,000 miles in approximately 22 hours using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.