Qantas's new Airbus to fly 22 hours non-stop between Sydney, New York

Qantas has unveiled its specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed to operate ultra-long-haul flights of up to 22 hours non-stop between Sydney and major global hubs like New York and London by 2027. This aircraft, currently being assembled in Toulouse, France, features an additional 20,000-litre rear fuel tank and advanced onboard systems, enabling it to cut up to four hours off current one-stop travel times. The A350-1000ULR will be central to Qantas’s Project Sunrise program, marking a significant milestone in Australian aviation by overcoming the challenges of extreme flight durations with a focus on passenger wellbeing. Qantas has collaborated with designers and sleep scientists to create a cabin environment that minimizes jet lag and maximizes comfort, including a reduced seating capacity of 238 passengers (compared to over 300 in typical A350-1000s) and the introduction of a Wellbeing Zone featuring exercise facilities, hydration stations, and refreshments. The initiative