Airbus A350-1000ULR

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The very first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas, photographed in primer paint sporting special Project Sunrise branding before delivery. Set to fly the world's longest commercial routes. Heading back to Toulouse

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Aircraft

A350-1000ULR A35K

Unpainted (Primer) with Qantas logos, Project Sunrise titles (pre-delivery)

F-WULR

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Night Owl, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Rare A350-1000ULR prototype impresses, but soft focus and twilight haze reduce detail.

Location

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Melbourne Airport · MEL/YMML

-37.6437, 144.8350

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Melbourne Airport MEL

Airport

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Aviation History

First ever A350-1000ULR for Qantas, destined for Project Sunrise, the world\'s longest nonstop scheduled commercial flights.

Fleet Rarity

Fleet rarity extremely high at time of photo: this is the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas and one of the first of its type built worldwide.

Record Flights

Set to enable record-breaking commercial nonstop flights such as Sydney–London and Sydney–New York, exceeding 19–20 hours.

Safety & Events

No incidents with this particular airframe at the time of this photo; notable as a major aviation milestone for Qantas and ultra-long-haul travel.

Future Outlook

Expected to enter commercial service with Qantas beginning 2026, as a flagship for Project Sunrise.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

Approx. 17,960 km (ULR configuration, Project Sunrise)

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

238-300 passengers (typical ULR dense configuration)

Capacity

319,000 kg

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

432 kN (97,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 14 standards (approx. 85 dB on departure, variant dependent)

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