THE first look at the plane set to serve the world’s longest flight has been revealed – and it even has a wellbeing area.
Qantas and Airbus have unveiled the first look of the aircraft that is due to travel non-stop between Australia and London and New York.
Nicknamed Project Sunrise, it will be the longest flight available to date -lasting 22 hours – thanks to an additional 20,000 litre fuel tank.
The flight is expected to cut up to four hours off total travel time compared to today’s one-stop services.
Onboard the plane, the cabins have been developed with the help from aviation experts.
Sleep scientists have even helped to combat jetlag on the plane, through features including unique lighting and a timed meal service.
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The cabin will also give passengers more space than usual.
There will be 238 seats, compared to over 300 seats usually found on other A350-1000 operators.
Also onboard the plane, there will be a Wellbeing Zone located between Premium Economy and Economy.
In the Wellbeing Zone, there will be stretch handles, guided on-screen exercise programmes, a hydration station and a range of refreshments.
For First Class, there will be six spacious suites that feature a flat bed and separate reclining arm chair.
Each suite will also have work and dining space for up to two people, a full-length wardrobe and other storage areas.
For entertainment, each suite will have a 32 inch touchscreen, with Bluetooth connection.
There will also be a Business Class, Economy Plus and Economy cabins.
Key features of an Economy seat include 13.1-inch screens, a six-way adjustable headrest, multi-use seatback table, two USB-C outlets and a shelf for personal devices.
And there will be free Wi-Fi across all cabins.
Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said: “Given Australia’s position in the world, Qantas has a long history of breaking aviation barriers.
“Project Sunrise will not only overcome the tyranny of distance, it will fundamentally change the way our customers travel the world.
“These flights will cut up to four hours off the journey and transform how people experience ultra long-haul travel, through science backed design to minimise jetlag and maximise wellbeing.”
The first of 12 new aircraft will be delivered in late 2026, with the first commercial flight due to take off in the first half of 2027.
The initial flights launched will be from Sydney to London and New York.
The news follows Qantas’ announcement of new Economy Plus seats.
The airline’s new Economy Plus cabin features extra legroom for passengers.
The new cabin will launch in February 2026 on the Airbus A321XLR, A220 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
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