What Happened
Ultra-Long-Range Aircraft Breaks Guinness World Record
The Airbus A350-1000ULR has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest commercial airliner flight, covering 12,503 nautical miles in over 24 hours during a test flight in July. This record-setting flight was part of the aircraft’s certification campaign for Qantas’s Project Sunrise, which aims to launch ultra-long-range direct commercial routes. The A350-1000ULR is specifically designed for these extended journeys, featuring enhanced fuel capacity and a specialized 238-seat configuration focused on passenger comfort. The achievement was reported by an unknown source.