Aug 13, 2026 · 10 min · 10 segments
Reporting on the beginning of August, 2026. Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:30) Expanding Last Flight Tonight(00:01:01) Record Breaking A350-1000ULR Soars High(00:02:10) 737 MAX 7…
First up today, we have an update on the A350-1000ULR and Qantas' Project Sunrise.
Airbus recently made aviation history by flying its new A350-1000ULR non-stop for a record-breaking 24 hours and 24 minutes.
To hit this 24-hour endurance milestone, the crew intentionally took an inefficient, zigzagging route across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
This grueling flight served as the ultimate engineering stress test, proving that the jet's massive new fuel tanks and cabin systems can safely handle a full day of continuous operation.
By gathering this vital data for aviation regulators, Airbus successfully pushed the aircraft toward the official commercial certification and rode the future of ultra-long-haul travel one massive step closer to reality.
First up today, we have an update on the A350-1000ULR and Qantas' Project Sunrise.
Airbus recently made aviation history by flying its new A350-1000ULR non-stop for a record-breaking 24 hours and 24 minutes.
To hit this 24-hour endurance milestone, the crew intentionally took an inefficient, zigzagging route across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
This grueling flight served as the ultimate engineering stress test, proving that the jet's massive new fuel tanks and cabin systems can safely handle a full day of continuous operation.
By gathering this vital data for aviation regulators, Airbus successfully pushed the aircraft toward the official commercial certification and rode the future of ultra-long-haul travel one massive step closer to reality.
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