Qantas’ Very First Airbus A350-1000 Nears Completion

On November 6th, Australian carrier Qantas put out a post on social media announcing that its first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) is now on the final assembly line in Toulouse! Accompanying the announcement was video showing the aircraft being put together.As highlighted by the carrier, it’s a significant step in Project Sunrise, which will link Australia’s east coast with London and New York.

Qantas Airbus A350-1000 & Project Sunrise Delayed To 2027

It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for Qantas to turn Project Sunrise into a reality. Sure, the pandemic has understandably delayed things, but travelers are no doubt anxious for non-stop service between London and Sydney or between New York and Sydney!Sadly, it seems like things have been delayed yet again. We take a look at what’s going on for today’s video…