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Qantas plane that can leapfrog Middle East rolls off assembly line

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Qantas' ultra-long-haul Airbus A350-1000ULR, part of Project Sunrise, has rolled off the assembly line in France and will start test flights soon. The aircraft can fly for 22 hours non-stop, allowing for new direct routes from Australia to Europe. The first flights are anticipated in 2027, promising to minimize travel disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.

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