The flight, which spanned 23,075 kilometers from Melbourne to France, is a key component of Qantas’ Project Sunrise, aimed at launching the longest commercial passenger flights. The modified A350-1000ULR, featuring an additional fuel tank, attracted significant attention, being the second-most-tracked flight on Flightradar24. Qantas plans to utilize 12 of these aircraft to establish direct routes from Australia’s east coast to major global cities, including London and New York, with daily nonstop services expected to commence in October 2027.