Qantas 24-hour test flight tracked by millions online
4 sources·Updated July 29, 2026
Qantas test flight
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- Sydney Morning Herald·1h agoMillions tune in as Qantas jet completes 24-hour non-stop flight
Airbus said the aircraft remained in the air for 24 hours and 24 minutes, covering 23,075 km without stopping, before landing at the plane’s factory in Toulouse, France.
Read at Sydney Morning Herald → - RNZ Business NZ·5h agoQantas 24-hour test flight tracked by millions online
The Airbus aircraft to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe completed a marathon test flight from Melbourne to France.
Read at RNZ Business NZ → - Ars Technica·6h agoNew airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France
Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
Read at Ars Technica → - Business Today IN·12h ago24 hours in the sky: Airbus completes record test flight of Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR
Qantas is focusing heavily on passenger experience, aiming to ensure travellers arrive feeling refreshed after flights lasting more than 20 hours.
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