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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Record 24-hour flight makes history as Qantas plane lands in France

The new ultra-long-haul plane lasted 24 hours and 24 minutes in the air - (Airbus)

Qantas’ new Airbus aircraft has made history with a flight lasting over 24 hours, crossing three continents and two oceans, experiencing two sunsets and two sunrises along the way. It is believed to be the longest-ever direct commercial flight.

The unprecedented journey was made by aircraft MSN707, a model of the Airbus A350-1000ULR, during trials for Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise services.

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