Our first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft is now on the final assembly line in Toulouse! 😍 This marks a significant step in Project Sunrise, which will conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel with non-stop flights between Australia's east coast and London and New York. All key airframe components including the forward, centre and rear fuselage sections have come together, along with the wings, tail section, and landing gear now attached. This week the aircraft will be transferred to a new hangar where it will have engines and flight test instruments installed in preparation for an extensive test flight programme, commencing in 2026 ahead of delivery late next year. #LongRangeLeader
Haven't been this excited for a plane since the 380.. can't wait to see the final product.. and actually fly in it!
Epic milestone, Qantas! 🇦🇺✈️🇬🇧 First A350-1000ULR on the final assembly line in Toulouse — Sydney to London non-stop in 2026 is about to become reality. 20+ hours, no stop, just pure Aussie innovation conquering the final frontier of long-haul. Can’t wait to book that sunrise flight! #ProjectSunrise #A350ULR #LongRangeLeader #FlyNonStop
Qantas can you please confirm the other frontier is being conquered too: in-flight Wi-Fi on long haul? Please tell me we’re not flying 20 hours offline in 2026...
Dear Qantas colleagues. The #TrentXWB team at Rolls-Royce are incredibly proud to be working with you and our Airbus colleagues to make Project Sunrise a reality in 2026. #A350 #LongRangeLeader
If I had told this a century ago that they would fly from Sydney to New York or London would be possible, people might’ve laughed and told it’s crazy Amazing to see Qantas and Airbus turning that dream into reality. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.#qantas #A350-1000ULR #Airbus Aircraft
Truly amazing achievement with a great aircraft; vision with engineering excellence at its best. Can’t wait to travel between two of my favourite destinations non stop …. London to Sydney.
Game changer!!
Cannot wait to be on the inaugural SYD-LHR. This is going to be amazing
Very excited to see your first #A350-1000ULR Qantas! 😍✈️ We love it when a plan(e) comes together 😉