hour Qantas test flight to France tracked by 3.6m internet users
A Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record-breaking 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, France. The flight was tracked by over 3.6 million people as part of preparations for non-stop Sydney to London commercial services.
Why it matters
Represents a significant milestone in aviation history, moving closer to the launch of the world's longest commercial passenger flight route.
The Airbus A350-1000ULR completed its flight from Melbourne to Toulouse in 24 hours and 24 minutes. ( Supplied: Airbus )
More than 3.6 million people have tracked a Qantas plane as it flew between Melbourne and Toulouse, France, over the span of 24 hours and 24 minutes.
The specially-modified Airbus A350-1000 ULR will be one of 12 used by Qantas to fly between Australia's east coast and Europe.
Qantas expects to operate daily nonstop flights between Sydney and London from October 2027.
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