NZA Qantas test flight of a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed for ultra-long-range travel between Australia and Europe, was tracked by over 3.6 million people online. The 24-hour, 24-minute flight covered 23,075 kilometers, ending at Airbus's factory in Toulouse, France. This test flight is part of Qantas's 'Project Sunrise' initiative, aiming to launch nonstop Sydney-London flights by late 2027. The flight followed a previous record-breaking flight by a Boeing 777-200LR in 2005. The aircraft can carry 20,000 liters of fuel and accommodate 238 passengers, marking a significant shift from the traditional multi-leg 'Kangaroo Route' to direct transcontinental travel.
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