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Airbus Breaks Boeing’s 21-Year Distance Record With 24-Hour A350 Flight
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Airbus has established a new commercial aviation distance record following a successful 24-hour flight of the A350-1000ULR. This milestone validates the ultra-long-haul technology required for Qantas to launch direct Sydney-London and New York services in 2027.
- 01Airbus A350-1000ULR surpassed Boeing's 21-year standing distance record for commercial aircraft
- 02Flight duration reached 24 hours to prove long-range operational capabilities
- 03Technology validation supports Qantas' planned 2027 nonstop routes from Sydney to London and New York
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Airbus has broken Boeing’s 21-year commercial aircraft distance record with a 24-hour A350-1000ULR flight, validating the technology behind Qantas’ planned nonstop Sydney–London and New York services launching in 2027. The post Airbus Breaks Boeing’s 21-Year Distance Record With 24-Hour A350 Flight appeared first on Business Traveller .