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

[AuSammy]

It’s in jest but trust me, there’s more tofu out there on airline menus than many realise. eg QF HKG-SYD in Dec.

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Those who like it applaud it, those who don’t just park their optical blind spot over that text.

I acknowledge you may be right, I’m sure my eyes on autopilot would avoid any listings in that vein.

 

[LionKing]

I think I am in Melbourne Friday Week, but at 7pm. Any chance I can spot the Qantas A35K?

 

[Melburnian1]

I commented earlier as to whether the 24 July 2026 test flight may have almost 240 passengers with luggage.

However, rethinking, given the aircraft won't be delivered to QFi until April 2027 at the earliest, does it even have all seats fitted or is it more of a 'shell' in the cabin(s) and hence can't carry 238 passengers at this stage?

 

[AuSammy]

I commented earlier as to whether the 24 July 2026 test flight may have almost 240 passengers with luggage.

However, rethinking, given the aircraft won't be delivered to QFi until April 2027 at the earliest, does it even have all seats fitted or is it more of a 'shell' in the cabin(s) and hence can't carry 238 passengers at this stage?

The videos I have seen on line show they have weights anchored throughout the test plane to imitate what it would be like with “average” human load.

 

[SYD]

The videos I have seen on line show they have weights anchored throughout the test plane to imitate what it would be like with “average” human load.

As well as a bunch of instrumentation throughout.

 

[SYD]

As well as a bunch of instrumentation throughout.

and here’s a picture.