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The plane of Qantas that will conquer the last frontier of the longest flights in the world is already on the assembly line Airbus in Toulouse, which represents a significant step towards the airline's historic non-stop flights between Australia and London and New York.
The Australian airline and Airbus They have published the first images of the plane A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range), following the completion of important production milestones at the Airbus manufacturing plant.
All key components of the structure, including front sections, center and rear of the fuselage, They are already assembled, along with the wings, tail and landing gear.
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR
This week, The plane will be moved to a new hangar where the engines and flight test instruments will be installed, in preparation for an extensive test flight program that will begin in 2026.
These A350-1000ULR, with a special configuration, will allow you to carry out the vlongest commercial flights in the world, connecting the east coast of Australia non-stop with London and New York. The plane will be able to fly up to 22 non-stop hours, thanks to an additional rear center fuel tank of 20.000 liters and improved systems, with each element designed with passenger comfort and well-being in mind for ultra-long-haul operations. Direct flights will reduce total travel time by up to four hours, compared to current one-stop flights.
Name Sunrise Project pays tribute to the airline's historic "Double Sunrise" endurance flights during World War II, who stayed in the air long enough to witness two sunrises.
Qantas Group CEO, Vanessa Hudson, stated that this progress brings the Sunrise Project one more step to reality.
"Given Australia's position in the world, Qantas has a long history of overcoming barriers in aviation. Project Sunrise will not only overcome the tyranny of distance, but will radically change the way our customers travel around the world.", Hudson declared..
These flights will reduce travel time by up to four hours and transform the passenger experience on ultra-long-haul trips., thanks to a science-based design to minimize jet lag and maximize well-being.
The cabins have been developed from scratch in collaboration with aviation specialists, Australian industrial designer David Caon and a multidisciplinary team of experts from the Charles Perkins Center at the University of Sydney. This team includes sleep scientists working to combat jet lag through features like unique, personalized lighting design, and a scheduled meal service.
A key aspect of the cabin design has been to provide passengers with more space, with a configuration of 238 seats in front of more than 300 used by other A350-1000 operators. This includes a specially designed Wellness Zone, located between the Premium Economy and Economy cabins, with integrated stretch bars, screen-guided exercise programs, a hydration point and a variety of snacks.
The delivery of the first of the 12 new aircraft is scheduled for the end of 2026, and the first commercial services of Project Sunrise will begin in the first half of 2027.
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