Qantas Project Sunrise goes ahead, 12 new A350-1000s ordered

[Mwenenzi]

Qantas have shared progress images of the first aircraft today - starting to look very complete. Cool to see the red roo on an A350.

QF New Room has the PR media spin which is regurgitated on social media and by bloggers. Very little is "exclusive news"
Published on 7th November 2025 at 6:59.
Link-->QANTAS’ FIRST PROJECT SUNRISE AIRCRAFT TAKES SHAPE IN TOULOUSE

 

[RB001]

Is it an Airbus/Boeing hybrid? It has 707 on the nose.

Yes, an Airbus MSN accidentally paying tribute to Qantas' first (Boeing) jet!

 

[RooFlyer]

And a snippet in The Oz

It’s understood that will involve an extraordinary non-stop flight around the world, starting and ending in Toulouse – a feat that could take more than 40 hours.

The flight is considered an essential part of preparations for 22-hour hops from one side of the globe to another, made possible by an additional 20,000 litre rear centre fuel tank.

Unattributed but in the same article as Qantas briefing on Sunrise and lots of VH quotes.

 

[Saab34]

Well they certainly will over hype this one, it’s a -1000 with an extra tank, it’s not the new space shuttle.

Expect a monthly drip feed until launch to keep the free press going.

 

[NM]

Is it an Airbus/Boeing hybrid? It has 707 on the nose.

Perhaps in reference to the bin# of the wine the pax would like to see on the in-flight menu?

 

[SYD]

Expect a monthly drip feed until launch to keep the free press going.

That’s not a bad thing. Keep them on their toes!

I’m sure there’s a queue to try the F suite on SYD-AKL test runs!