qantas project sunrise test flight

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Qantas' Project Sunrise is receiving increased attention as the airline tests an ultra long-range aircraft on a historic non-stop flight from France to Australia.

Qantas has conducted a groundbreaking 20-hour test flight of its ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, as part of its Project Sunrise initiative. This project aims to enable non-stop flights on some of the world’s longest routes. The test flight has sparked significant interest in Australia, reflecting public curiosity and excitement about the future of long-haul air travel capabilities and the potential transformation of international routes.