History Made: Airbus Flies Nonstop from Australia to France in 24 Hours and 24 Minutes
Airbus confirmed its A350-1000ULR completed a 12,460 nautical mile (over 23,000 km) flight from Australia to France in just over 24 hours
Airbus confirmed its A350-1000ULR completed a 12,460 nautical mile (over 23,000 km) flight from Australia to France in just over 24 hours
Airbus launched a nonstop Toulouse to Melbourne flight as part of testing for Qantas' ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise aircraft. The flight landed in Melbourne after 19 hours and 12 minutes
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The ultra-long-range version of the Airbus A350-1000 has completed its first test flight in Toulouse. The aircraft is expected to reach the longest distances ever seen in non-stop flights
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Australian airline Qantas will operate a seasonal route between Sydney and Sin City, with no intermediate stops. The route will operate during the city's huge events, including the CES technology show. How long will the flight take?
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
Airbus confirmed its A350-1000ULR completed a 12,460 nautical mile (over 23,000 km) flight from Australia to France in just over 24 hours
Airbus launched a nonstop Toulouse to Melbourne flight as part of testing for Qantas' ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise aircraft. The flight landed in Melbourne after 19 hours and 12 minutes
Qantas will begin the world's first non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027, cutting travel times by up to four hours
The ultra-long-range version of the Airbus A350-1000 has completed its first test flight in Toulouse. The aircraft is expected to reach the longest distances ever seen in non-stop flights
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use points on Philippine Airlines across its full network, unlocking 15 new island destinations
Australian airline Qantas will operate a seasonal route between Sydney and Sin City, with no intermediate stops. The route will operate during the city's huge events, including the CES technology show. How long will the flight take?
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
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