New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France
An Airbus A350-1000ULR has successfully completed a record-breaking 24-hour test flight between Australia and France. This milestone supports Qantas Airways' upcoming 'Project Sunrise' initiative, which aims to launch the world's longest nonstop commercial flights by 2027.
Why it matters
Successful ultra-long-haul flights could fundamentally change global travel logistics and airline route planning.
The longest journey New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
70 An Airbus A350-1000ULR built for Qantas Airways makes a landing during its first test flight on June 1, 2026. Credit: Airbus SAS 2026 An Airbus A350-1000ULR built for Qantas Airways makes a landing during its first test flight on June 1, 2026. Credit: Airbus SAS 2026 Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A new Airbus passenger jet completed an ultra-long test flight between Australia and France lasting more than 24 hours—paving the way for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights starting up next year.
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