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New long-range aircraft soars over California during remarkable test flight
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ariana Bindman , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The plane in question is Qantas' Airbus A350-1000, which is described as cutting-edge.
A notable test flight recently took place over California, involving a new long-range aircraft. The plane in question is Qantas' Airbus A350-1000, which is described as cutting-edge. This aircraft flew for an extended period, exceeding 24 hours in the air.
Further details about this test flight can be found through SFGate, a source for Bay Area news, including any additional information about the flight and the aircraft involved.
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Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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