Qantas A350 1000 Project Sunrise special coverage at Melbourne Airport

Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR has touched down in Australia, marking a major milestone for Project Sunrise and the future of ultra-long-haul travel. The aircraft landed in Melbourne after a 19-hour and 12-minute test flight from Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Toulouse. The specially modified aircraft features an additional 20,000-litre fuel tank and is designed to fly commercially for up to 22 hours. From October 2027, the fleet is expected to operate Qantas’ world-first nonstop services between Sydney and London. Meanwhile, Qantas and Melbourne Airport have reached a major commercial agreement covering additional flights, upgraded international lounges, improved check-in facilities and support for the airport’s planned third runway. The agreement will also help advance Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker -    / @weareticker