Overview
- Qantas has scheduled 2026 test flights ahead of a planned commercial start in the first half of 2027.
- The nonstop would surpass the roughly 19-hour New York–Singapore route to become the longest passenger flight.
- Airbus is assembling the A350-1000ULR with an additional ~20,000-litre fuel tank, with first deliveries expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
- The cabin is configured for 238 seats with a dedicated wellness zone and lighting and meal timing designed to reduce fatigue and jet lag.
- Qantas intends to deploy 12 aircraft for Project Sunrise, targeting up to four hours off typical Europe–Australia journey times.