Qantas tests new ultra-long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne

Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Qantas’s new ultra long-distance aircraft is set to land on Australian soil for the first time on Friday after a 19-hour test flight from France. The Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for Qantas to complete some of the longest commercial flights in the world, set off on a nonstop journey from Airbus’ manufacturing facility Toulouse, France on Thursday, destined for Melbourne. Continue reading...

Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Qantas’s new ultra long-distance aircraft is set to land on Australian soil for the first time on Friday after a 19-hour test flight from France. The Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for Qantas to complete some of the longest commercial flights in the world, set off on a nonstop journey from Airbus’ manufacturing facility Toulouse, France on Thursday, destined for Melbourne. Continue reading...