A350-1000ULR departs for Melbourne on ultra-long range test flight

Airbus’s inaugural A350-1000ULR commenced a nonstop test flight from Toulouse Blagnac to Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft is specifically designed as part of Qantas's Project Sunrise program. During the flight, the crew will be evaluating various systems, notably including the aft fuel tank functionality. This ultra-long range twinjet departed at approximately 07:34 local time from runway 32L. The purpose of this test flight is to assess performance and operational capabilities for the ambitious Project Sunrise initiative.