Airbus Sets Record with Long Flight

Airbus flew a plane from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, without stopping. This flight was very long and set a new record.

It broke a record that a Boeing 777-200LR had held since 2005.

The flight started in Melbourne on July 27 and landed safely in Toulouse on July 28. It crossed three continents, two oceans, and 17 time zones.

This is a big step for Qantas' 'Project Sunrise'. The project wants to connect Australia directly to London and New York.

There is a photo of the Qantas Airbus A350 test aircraft during the Toulouse - Melbourne leg of Project Sunrise.

Qantas first talked about this idea in 2017. They ordered special Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft in 2022.

These planes are made for very long flights. They have an extra fuel tank, which lets them fly up to 18,500 kilometers without stopping.

For travelers, this means they can get to their destinations faster. They can save up to four hours compared to flights with stops.

Tickets for the Sydney-London route will go on sale in February 2027. The first flight will be in October 2027.

Spending a whole day on a plane can cause jet lag and tiredness.

Qantas worked with experts to design a better flying experience. They want to help passengers feel better during long flights.

The plane has a lot of space inside. It only has 238 seats, which is fewer than other similar planes.

There is a special area on the plane for passengers to stay active. It has things like a hydration station and healthy snacks.

The plane has special lighting to help passengers adjust to the time zone they are flying to. This can reduce jet lag.

A long time ago, Qantas had very long flights during World War II. These flights were called 'double sunrise' flights.

These old flights were very long and lasted up to 33 hours. Passengers could see two sunrises before they arrived.

The recent flight from Melbourne to Toulouse got a lot of attention.

Many people tracked the flight online. It was the second most tracked flight of all time.

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