- Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24+ hour test flight from Australia to France, enabling the world's longest nonstop commercial flights.
- The aircraft was designed for Qantas Airways' Project Sunrise routes between Sydney and New York or London, with ticket sales planned for 2027.
- The return flight from Melbourne to Toulouse lasted 24 hours and 25 minutes, covering 12,460 nautical miles across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
- The plane features an extra rear center fuel tank holding 20,900 liters, extending its range by 1,000 nautical miles to nearly 10,000.
- A single 22-hour nonstop flight may be preferred over a multi-leg journey due to reduced risk of delays and cancellations.