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Airbus Wants Near-10,000 Mile Nonstop Flights, And This Is The Plane To Do It

The Airbus A350-1000ULR is undergoing testing for nonstop global flights. Qantas is preparing 12 jets for routes from Sydney to New York and London. Turkish Airlines also plans to use A350-1000s for flights to Australia.

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Testing has begun for the A350-1000ULR and Turkish Airlines has revealed plans for the aircraft.

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  1. Airbus A350-1000ULR Enters Testing Phase

    The Airbus A350-1000ULR is undergoing testing for nonstop global flights. Qantas is preparing 12 jets for routes from Sydney to New York and London. Turkish Airlines also plans to use A350-1000s for flights to Australia.

    What's confirmed:

    • The A350-1000ULR is undergoing testing for nonstop flights anywhere in the world.
    • The Airbus A350 is a wide-body twin-engine airliner.
    • The A350 prototype first flew on 14 June 2013.
    • The A350 received EASA certification in September 2014 and FAA certification two months later.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Turkish Airlines intends to use 15 new A350-1000s to reach Australia as part of a broader goal to have 800 aircraft.
    • The A321XLR is enabling nearly 40 new transatlantic routes in 2026.
    confidence 90%

  2. Qantas and Airbus Unveil A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise

    Airbus and Qantas have revealed the A350-1000ULR, a custom jet for nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York. The aircraft is optimized for range endurance and passenger health on journeys lasting up to 22 hours. Qantas is preparing 12 of these aircraft for the new routes.

    What's confirmed:

    • The A350-1000ULR is designed for nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York.
    • These nonstop flights can last up to 22 hours.
    • The aircraft features a wellness zone, luxury cabins, and advanced fuel systems.
    • The routes cover nearly 10,000 miles.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Qantas is readying 12 new aircraft for the Sydney to London route.
    • The Sydney to London route will start next year.
    • Direct travel between Sydney and London could be established by 2028.
    confidence 90%

  3. Qantas and Airbus Debut A350-1000ULR for Record-Breaking Nonstop Flights

    Qantas and Airbus have unveiled the A350-1000ULR, a custom jet designed for nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York. These journeys will cover 10,000 miles and last approximately 22 hours. The airline is using sleep science, mood lighting, and timed meals to manage passenger jet lag.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Airbus A350-1000ULR is designed to fly 10,000 miles nonstop from Sydney to London.
    • Nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York are planned for 2027.
    • The flight duration for these routes is approximately 22 hours.
    • Qantas is implementing sleep science, mood lighting, and timed meals for these journeys.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The specific launch date for Sydney-to-London flights is October 2027.
    • Production bottlenecks are causing concerns about the delivery timeline for Project Sunrise jets.
    confidence 90%