Key facts
- Qantas' Project Sunrise Airbus A350 completed a test flight.
- The flight lasted three hours.
- The test flight took place in Toulouse.
Qantas' Project Sunrise initiative has taken a significant step forward with the completion of a maiden test flight by its Airbus A350 aircraft. The flight, which lasted for three hours, took place in Toulouse, the manufacturing hub for Airbus. This test flight is a crucial part of the development and preparation for Qantas' ambitious Project Sunrise, which aims to introduce ultra-long-haul flights connecting Australia with cities like London and New York.