Qantas tests new ultra-long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne

Qantas is testing its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft on a 19-hour, 17,000km nonstop flight from Toulouse, France to Melbourne, marking the plane's first arrival in Australia. The ultra-long-range aircraft is designed to enable Qantas to operate some of the world's longest commercial routes as part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The flight has garnered significant attention on flight tracking websites as aviation enthusiasts monitor this milestone in long-distance air travel.