World’s longest distance airliner set to arrive in Australia after 20+ hours test flight, from France
6 sources·Updated July 24, 2026
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- Global News World·7h agoQantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.
Read at Global News World → - Irish Examiner Business·11h agoQantas tests ultra-long-range Airbus in France to Oz flight
The planes have been designed to fly up to 22 hours nonstop for the company’s Sydney to London direct route, expected to start in October 2027.
Read at Irish Examiner Business → - The West Business·19h agoNon-stop flight from Europe touches down in Australia
"G'day, welcome to Melbourne": French airline crew have touched down in Australia after an historic 19-hour test flight.
Read at The West Business → - 7NEWS Australia·1d agoLondon to Melbourne direct flights one step closer as milestone test flight touches down
The specially modified Airbus A350 has made its first-ever landing on Australian soil.
Read at 7NEWS Australia → - Stuff NZ·1d agoWorld’s longest distance airliner set to arrive in Australia after 20+ hours test flight, from FranceRead at Stuff NZ →
