Airbus A350-1000ULR test flight sets Guinness world distance record

· Aviation · France · Australia

An Airbus A350-1000ULR test flight officially broke the Guinness World Record with a distance of 14,388 miles, according to trade reports. The flight eclipses Boeing's legendary "Baby Blue 2" record and validates the ultra-long-range variant ahead of Qantas' Project Sunrise launch. The A350-1000ULR is the version Airbus developed for Qantas's nonstop services linking Australia with London and New York, among the longest commercial routes ever planned. The record flight is a milestone in validating the aircraft's range and endurance before it enters commercial service.

Why it matters：Ultra-long-haul aircraft validation shapes which nonstop city pairs become viable, affecting network planning for airlines well beyond the launch customer.

Key points

  • The test flight covered 14,388 miles.
  • It broke Boeing's "Baby Blue 2" record.
  • The aircraft is tied to Qantas' Project Sunrise.

Sources (original reporting)

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