Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop
Airbus has successfully tested its A350-1000ULR aircraft, which is designed for ultra long-range flights of up to 22 hours. The aircraft completed a test flight lasting three hours and 43 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 41,000 feet. The first delivery to Qantas is scheduled for April 2027, with plans for non-stop flights between Sydney and London.
- ▪The A350-1000ULR can fly non-stop for up to 22 hours.
- ▪Airbus conducted a successful test flight lasting three hours and 43 minutes.
- ▪Qantas has ordered 12 A350-1000ULR aircraft for its Sydney-London route.
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An Airbus sign is seen at the entrance of its factory in Blagnac near Toulouse, Jul. 1, 2020. Reuters-YonhapPARIS — Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight."The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet (12,500 metres)," the European aircraft manufacturer said in a statement.The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is one of 12 ordered by Australian airline Qantas to allow it to carry out non-stop flights between Sydney and London.Airbus said it now plans to deliver the first A350-1000ULR to Qantas in April 2027.
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