At the heart of the Project Sunrise A350 is a massive 5,283-gallon (20,000-liter) rear center auxiliary fuel tank. A standard A350-1000 is already a long-range powerhouse, whereas the ULR version needs this extra capacity to reach its 9,700-nautical-mile (18,000-kilometer) target with a safe reserve. In the world of aerospace engineering, there is no such thing as a free lunch; every gallon of fuel added is a gallon that must be lifted, which directly eats into the aircraft’s potential payload.
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Qantas’ Very First Airbus A350-1000 Nears Completion
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- November 8, 2025
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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.