Airbus delivers plane to make world's longest 19-hour flight
Airbus has delivered the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range plane to Singapore Airlines to perform the world's longest flight at about 19 hours. The non-stop commercial flight will take place from Singapore to New York on October 11. Capable of flying for about 20 hours, the plane can carry 165,000 litres of fuel, and features aerodynamic enhancements, including extended winglets.