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Qantas unveiled cabins of Project Sunrise airplanes
June 19th 2026
Qantas Airways showed the cabin design for Project Sunrise, which will launch in October 2027. Read More » The carrier’s A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats. It is the lowest seat density of any A350 worldwide, Qantas said, giving every customer more space on board. “Every element has been designed to help customers arrive at their destination feeling their best, drawing on a decade of research with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Center and close collaboration with Caon Design Office and technology partners,” the airline said in a statement.
The A350-1000ULR will feature six enclosed first-class suites in a 1-1-1 configuration with an 80-inch flat bed and a separate reclining armchair, a large flexible work and dining space for one or two people, a full-length wardrobe, and multiple personal storage areas. “The new First suites have undergone months of testing to map peak pressure points, resulting in a multi-layer memory foam mattress engineered for optimal pressure distribution. Lighting in each suite can be programmed to support a customer’s circadian rhythm. Supporting privacy and service, a digital exterior suite panel will enable customers to discreetly communicate with crew throughout the flight,” Qantas said.
The carrier decided on 52 business seats, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, in its A350-1000URL. “For the first time, Qantas Business suites will feature a sliding door for additional privacy, as well as an adjustable divider between the alternating center seats. Each suite includes an 80-inch flat bed, a large dining table and work surface, and increased storage options,” airline said.
There will be 40 premium economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration and a 140-seat Economy cabin, configured in a 3-3-3, offering “more generous seat pitch overall than any current Qantas aircraft,” Qantas said. “Customers will have a new way to add comfort to the Economy experience through Qantas Economy Plus. Positioned at the front of the A350-1000ULR cabin, the 42 Economy Plus seats offer a 34-inch pitch, priority boarding and priority access to overhead baggage space. More than 70% of seats on the aircraft will have a pitch of 33 inches or more, the most generous of any Qantas aircraft,” it said.
In a first for the airline industry, Qantas will introduce a purpose-built inflight Wellbeing Zone, between the premium economy and economy cabins. “Designed by Caon Design Office, the zone features sculpted wall panels and integrated stretch handles, a guided on-screen movement program, a hydration station, and a range of premium refreshments,” said the airline. Qantas will introduce a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, “the airline’s most significant upgrade in over a decade”.
