22 hours in the air, historical test for the world's longest flight on July 24th

On July 24th, Airbus will run one of the most spectacular aviation tests, sending an Airbus A350-1000 U n LR on a non-stop flight from Toulouse to Melbourne.

The flight will pass nearly 17 thousand miles and is expected to take about 22 hours, testing the limits of the new technology project “The Australian company's <x1...

The purpose of this test is to prove whether a passenger plane can stay in the air almost a day without stopping for fuel supplies. If the test is successful, by October 2027, this company plans to launch direct flights from Sydney to London and New York, with no stop.

New Airbus A350-1000 models U n The LR (Ultra Long Range) will be equipped with an additional 20 thousand litres, improved fuel system and new cooling for the aircraft kitchen. These changes will allow it to reach a maximum distance of about 1,000 miles.

Before entering the service, the new option must receive certificates from the European Agency for Aviation Security (EASA).

For this test, the plane has become a flying laboratory. It has been equipped with about 5 tons of measurement equipment, over 1,000 sensors and miles of cables for monitoring fuel consumption, temperature, pressure, ventilation, and cargo throughout flight.

There will be no passengers aboard, the Klankosova broadcast.tv. Instead, they will be used “Heat Dummies”, which produce the same amount of heat as the human body, to test whether the air conditioning system functions normally after many hours in the ace.

Upon completion of tests, the plane will be delivered to the company and equipped with 6 First-class suites, 52 Business suites, 40 seats Premium Economy and 140 seats in Economy.

An area of well - being will also be established for ultralong flights, where passengers will be able to rise, lie down, and move to reduce fatigue during trips lasting up to 22 hours. /Periscopi/