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Qantas Airways Project Sunrise Completes Maiden Test Flight Ahead of Non-Stop London, New York Services

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Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) said its Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden test flight ahead of the launch of commercial flights connecting Australia's east coast to London and New York non-stop for the first time, according to a Wednesday statement.

The airline said the flight tested the aircraft's primary systems, including its specialized fuel system that will enable commercial flights of up to 22 hours non-stop, marking the beginning of a two-month testing campaign.

A second Project Sunrise aircraft is progressing through Airbus' final assembly line with delivery to Qantas expected in April 2027, the statement added.

Qantas will disclose the first Project Sunrise route and timing of its inaugural commercial services later in June, it added.

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