Qantas prepares for record-breaking long-haul flights under Project Sunrise

Qantas has unveiled the first Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft in Toulouse, marking a significant milestone for its 'Project Sunrise' initiative. This project aims to launch non-stop flights connecting Sydney to New York and London starting next year. The flights, which span approximately 10,000 miles, are expected to last around 22 hours. The aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and is currently entering a two-month flight testing phase. If successful, this service will become the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world, surpassing current records held by Singapore Airlines and Xiamen Air. The project is named in reference to the 'Double Sunrise' flights operated by Qantas during World War II. The new service is expected to reduce total travel time to these destinations by up to four hours.