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Qantas A350 1000ULR Project Sunrise arrives at Melbourne Airport
Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR lands in Melbourne, setting the stage for Project Sunrise’s ultra-long-haul flights.
Qantas welcomes first Airbus A350-1000ULR, paving way for ultra-long-haul flights and major Melbourne Airport upgrades
Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR has touched down in Australia, marking a major milestone for Project Sunrise and the future of ultra-long-haul travel.
The aircraft landed in Melbourne after a 19-hour and 12-minute test flight from Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Toulouse.
The specially modified aircraft features an additional 20,000-litre fuel tank and is designed to fly commercially for up to 22 hours.
From October 2027, the fleet is expected to operate Qantas’ world-first nonstop services between Sydney and London.
Meanwhile, Qantas and Melbourne Airport have reached a major commercial agreement covering additional flights, upgraded international lounges, improved check-in facilities and support for the airport’s planned third runway.
The agreement will also help advance Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion.
