Paris, France, June 2, 2026 (AFP) - Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

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2026-06-02

Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight. "The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet (12,500 metres)," the European aircraft manufacturer said in a statement. The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is......

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