Airbus A350 sets record with 24-hour nonstop flight

On July 28, 2026, an Airbus A350 completed a record-breaking 24-hour and 24-minute nonstop test flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France. The aircraft, which is the first A350 to be delivered to Qantas, landed in France after the marathon journey. This flight set a new world record for the longest nonstop flight by an Airbus aircraft. The test flight was part of preparations for Qantas' planned ultra-long-haul routes, such as the direct link between Australia and Europe.