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Latest News About Qantas completes Project Sunrise test flight to Sydney-London routes

Qantas successfully conducted a test flight as part of its Project Sunrise initiative, [evaluating a cutting-edge aircraft for non-stop Sydney to London or New York flights]. Engineers tracked systems performance during [multiple ultra-long-haul segments across European airspace]. [Pratt & Whitney confirmed ongoing technical discussions with Qantas regarding engine specifications and delivery schedules for the aircraft program]. The carrier is now assessing [crew rest protocols and payload restrictions tailored for 19-hour operations under strict safety regulations]. [Air traffic analysis for high-latitude routes remains a critical factor] before regulators finalize flight approvals. These tests mark another step toward transforming [direct connectivty between Australia and global hubs with extended daylight operating potential].

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