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The first non-stop commercial airline flight from NY to Sydney touched down

After 19 hours and 16 minutes in the air

The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed yesterday after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the flight, which was used to run a series of experiments to assess health and well-being onboard. Data from these experiments will be used help shape the crew rostering and customer service of Qantas’ ultra long haul flights in f...

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Sydney, Australia, 10/21/2019 13:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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