Product

Project SunriseAnnounced

Airline: Qantas
Aircraft Type: Airbus A350-1000
Status: Announced
First class seats: 6
AeroLOPA URL: https://www.aerolopa.com/qf-351
Aircrafts: No aircrafts assigned

Qantas’ A350 First will offer six enclosed suites in a 1-1-1 layout, each with a separate reclining armchair, an 80-inch flat bed, a full-length wardrobe, a 32-inch entertainment screen and space to dine with a companion.

The airline has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs for Project Sunrise, providing 72 First Class seats across the completed fleet. At least two airframes have reached advanced production or flight testing. The first aircraft scheduled for delivery, Vega, is expected in April 2027.

Daily nonstop Sydney–London service is planned to begin in October 2027, followed by Sydney–New York in mid-2028, subject to certification and regulatory approval.

Routes

No current or upcoming routes listed.

News & press releases

Australia to New York, non-stop
agencyconnect.qantas.com · Sep 23, 2026

Qantas set a mid-2028 launch window for nonstop Sydney–New York flights, with tickets going on sale in August 2027. The announcement adds timing to the previously confirmed route, which will become Project Sunrise’s second service after Sydney–London launches in October 2027. Flights will use Airbus A350-1000ULRs featuring six enclosed First Class suites, each with a separate armchair and bed.
Project Sunrise maiden test flight completed
agencyconnect.qantas.com · Jun 9, 2026

Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR completed its maiden test flight from Toulouse, flying for three hours and 43 minutes. The flight began a two-month certification campaign involving around 80 hours of flying, including tests of the additional 20,000-litre fuel tank designed to enable nonstop journeys of up to 22 hours. A second aircraft was undergoing cabin installation and painting, with delivery to Qantas expected in April 2027.
First Project Sunrise aircraft taking shape
agencyconnect.qantas.com · Nov 10, 2025

Qantas revealed its first Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR taking shape in Toulouse, with the fuselage sections joined and the wings, tail and landing gear attached. Engines and flight-test equipment will be installed next, ahead of testing in 2026. The aircraft is the first of 12 ordered for nonstop services from Australia’s east coast to London and New York, with first delivery expected in late 2026 and commercial flights planned for the first half of 2027.