22시간 날아가는 직항노선에 투입되는 A350 객실 구성

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이사가고 짐 정리한다고 몇 주간 본업(?)에 소홀했었습니다. 

이제야 집 정리가 대충 끝나서 본업에 복귀할 수가 있겠네요. 처음으로 분양받은 아파트 입주하는데 가구, 가전을 싹 처음부터 집어넣고, 하자 접수도 해야 하니 할 일이 참 많네요 ㅎㅎ 

내년부터 취항한다는 시드니 - 히드로 직항 프로젝트 선라이즈에 투입되는 콴타스 A350ULR의 캐빈 구성을 소개한 기사입니다. 어차피 비용에 민감한 여행승객보다는 비즈니스 트립 소요가 많을 거라고 봐선지 238석에 요즘은 거의 다 사라진 퍼스트클래스도 추가했네요. 퍼스트클래스는 무려 1-1-1 구성입니다 ㄷㄷㄷ 비즈니스 클래스까지 독립된 공간을 제공하고요. 

22시간이 압박스럽긴 한데, 저 정도 좌석 구성이라면 타볼만 할지도란 생각이... 가격은 무시무시하겠죠. 

프로젝트 선라이즈: 콴타스 승객들이 22시간의 초장거리 비행에서 경험하게 될 것

Ian Molyneaux

편집: Andy Murray

2026년 6월 19일

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 비즈니스 클래스

퍼스트 클래스 (Qantas)

콴타스가 오랫동안 준비해 온 프로젝트 선라이즈(Project Sunrise)의 첫 취항지로 런던 히드로(LHR)를 마침내 확정하면서, 세계 최장거리 비행에 탑승하게 될 승객들의 기내 경험에 관심이 집중되고 있다.

2026년 6월 18일, 콴타스는 맞춤 제작된 Airbus A350-1000ULR의 객실 설계에 대한 최신 내용을 공개했으며, 승객들이 어떤 경험을 하게 될지에 대한 세부 사항도 함께 발표했다.

이 항공기에는 총 238석만 설치되며, 콴타스는 이를 "전 세계 A350 가운데 가장 낮은 좌석 밀도"라고 설명했다. 이는 승객들에게 더 넓은 공간을 제공하기 위해 의도적으로 설계된 것이다.

콴타스는 시드니대학교 Charles Perkins Centre, Caon Design Office 및 여러 기술 파트너와 협력해 지난 10년 동안 객실 설계를 연구해 왔다고 밝혔다.

궁극적으로 콴타스는 승객들이 목적지에 상쾌한 상태로 도착하기를 목표로 하고 있으며, 이러한 목표가 객실 설계와 전반적인 디자인 철학을 이끌었다.

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 이코노미 클래스

이코노미 클래스 (Qantas)

콴타스는 "A350-1000ULR 전 객실에서 좌석, 조명, 기내식, 웰빙 요소가 하나의 시스템처럼 작동하도록 설계되어 승객들이 원하는 시간에 휴식을 취하고, 몸을 충분히 펴며, 더욱 상쾌한 상태로 목적지에 도착할 수 있도록 했다"고 밝혔다.

프리미엄 이코노미와 이코노미 객실 사이에는 웰빙 존(Wellbeing Zone)이 마련되어 있으며, 입체적으로 디자인된 벽면 패널과 스트레칭용 손잡이, 화면을 통한 스트레칭 프로그램, 그리고 수분 보충 스테이션이 설치된다.

퍼스트 클래스

퍼스트 클래스에는 1-1-1 배열의 독립형 퍼스트 스위트 6실이 마련되며, 각 스위트에는 길이 80인치의 완전 평면 침대와 별도의 리클라이닝 안락의자가 제공된다.

또한 1~2명이 사용할 수 있는 넓고 유연한 업무 및 식사 공간, 전신 길이의 옷장, 그리고 다양한 개인 수납공간도 갖춰진다.

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 퍼스트 클래스

퍼스트 클래스 (Qantas)

각 스위트의 조명은 승객의 생체리듬(circadian rhythm)에 맞춰 프로그래밍할 수 있으며, 디지털 외부 패널을 통해 승무원과 조용하게 의사소통할 수도 있다.

콴타스는 "새로운 퍼스트 스위트는 수개월에 걸친 압력 분포 테스트를 거쳐 신체에 가장 큰 압력이 가해지는 지점을 분석했으며, 이를 바탕으로 최적의 압력 분산을 제공하는 다층 메모리폼 매트리스를 개발했다"고 밝혔다.

비즈니스 클래스

12대의 A350-1000ULR 각각에는 총 52개의 비즈니스 스위트가 설치되며, 모두 1-2-1 배열로 배치된다.

콴타스는 자사 최초로 비즈니스 스위트에 프라이버시를 위한 슬라이딩 도어를 적용했으며, 중앙 좌석에는 필요에 따라 조절 가능한 칸막이도 설치된다고 밝혔다.

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 비즈니스 클래스

비즈니스 클래스 (Qantas)

각 스위트에는 길이 80인치의 완전 평면 침대, 넓은 식탁 및 업무 공간, 그리고 더욱 향상된 수납공간이 제공된다.

콴타스는 "비즈니스 클래스에서는 유연한 식사 서비스를 제공할 예정이며, 승객들은 객실 설계 전반에 반영된 생체리듬 연구 결과에 따라 과학적으로 최적화된 시간에 맞춰 식사 시간을 선택할 수 있다. 또한 발광 조명은 최적의 시간 간격으로 점차 어두워져 승객들이 자연스럽게 잠들 수 있도록 돕는다"고 덧붙였다.

넓어진 프리미엄 이코노미

40석 규모의 프리미엄 이코노미 객실은 2-4-2 배열로 구성되며, 모든 좌석에는 다리를 완전히 받쳐주는 인체공학적 종아리 및 다리 받침 시스템과 8인치 크기의 날개형 프라이버시 헤드레스트가 장착된다.

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 프리미엄 이코노미

프리미엄 이코노미 (Qantas)

승객들은 전용 어메니티와 개인 수납 포켓도 이용할 수 있으며, 콴타스는 자사 항공기 가운데 "가장 넉넉한 좌석 간격(seat pitch)"을 제공한다고 밝혔다.

콴타스는 "인체공학 모델링, 허리 지지력, 압력 분포 분석을 거쳐 개발된 맞춤형 다층 메모리폼 시스템이 이 객실을 위해 특별히 설계됐다"고 설명했다.

이코노미 및 이코노미 플러스

이 초장거리 항공기에는 3-3-3 배열의 이코노미 좌석 140석이 설치되며, "현재 운항 중인 어떤 콴타스 항공기보다도 전반적으로 넉넉한 좌석 간격"을 제공한다.

새로운 이코노미 좌석 역시 프리미엄 이코노미와 동일한 시험 과정을 거친 맞춤형 다층 메모리폼 시스템을 적용했다.

좌석에는 직조 울(Woven Wool) 소재의 시트가 사용되며, 장거리 비행에서 통기성과 온도 조절 성능을 높여준다고 한다.

콴타스 Airbus A350-1000ULR 후방 이코노미 객실

이코노미 클래스 (Qantas)

이코노미 플러스 구역은 A350-1000ULR 객실 전방에 배치되며, 34인치 좌석 간격과 우선 탑승, 그리고 기내 수하물 선반 우선 이용 혜택을 제공한다.

콴타스 최고경영자 Vanessa Hudson은 "프로젝트 선라이즈는 기내 경험의 모든 요소를 새로운 시각에서 다시 생각할 수 있는 기회를 제공했습니다"라고 말했다. "우리는 Charles Perkins Centre와 수년 동안 긴밀히 협력하며 장거리 비행에서 인체가 필요로 하는 요소에 대한 과학적 연구를 바탕으로 전체 경험을 설계했습니다. 이를 통해 승객들은 최상의 상태로 목적지에 도착할 수 있습니다. 이것은 완전히 새로운 여행 방식이 될 것이며, 승객들은 탑승하는 순간부터 그 차이를 느끼게 될 것입니다."

현재 새로운 객실 설계 요소에 대한 추가 고객 체험 및 시험이 진행 중이며, 프로젝트 선라이즈의 첫 운항은 2027년에 시작될 예정이다.

Qantas: what guests can expect on a heroic 22-hour flight

Qantas: what guests can expect on a heroic 22-hour flight

Project Sunrise: what Qantas passengers can expect on a heroic 22-hour flight

ByIan Molyneaux

Edited ByAndy Murray

June 19, 2026

Airlines

First class (Qantas)

Now that Qantas has finally confirmed London-Heathrow (LHR) as the first destination for its long-awaited Project Sunrise, focus has switched to the onboard experience for passengers undertaking the world’s longest flight.

On June 18, 2026, Qantas delivered an update on the cabin design for its custom-built Airbus A350-1000ULR, including details of what its intrepid customers can expect.

The aircraft has just 238 seats, which according to Qantas is the “lowest seat density of any A350 around the world,” designed that way simply to give travelers more space.

Qantas noted that it has been researching the cabin for a decade, working in collaboration with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and Caon Design Office along with other technology partners.

Ultimately, Qantas wants its guests to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed, and this overarching objective has guided the design and underlying ethos.

Economy (Qantas)

“Across the A350-1000ULR, seating, lighting, dining and wellbeing have been designed to work as one, helping customers rest when they want to, stretch out and arrive feeling refreshed,” Qantas said.

Located between the premium economy and economy cabins is the Wellbeing Zone, which features sculpted wall panels and integrated stretch handles, a guided on-screen movement program and a hydration station.

First class

Within the first-class area, there are six enclosed first suites in a 1-1-1 configuration, each with their own 80-inch flat bed and a separate reclining armchair.

There is also a large flexible work and dining space for one or two people, plus a full-length wardrobe and multiple personal storage areas.

First class (Qantas)

Lighting in each suite can be programed to support a customer’s circadian rhythm, and there is a digital exterior suite panel, enabling customers to communicate with crew discreetly throughout the flight.

“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,” Qantas said.

Business class

Onboard each of the 12 A350-1000ULRs there will be 52 business suites, all arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration.

According to Qantas, in a first for the airline, the business suites will feature a sliding door for additional privacy, as well as an adjustable divider between the alternating center seats.

Business class (Qantas)

Each suite includes an 80-inch flat bed, a large dining table and work surface, and increased storage options.

“Flexible dining is being planned for Business, letting customers choose to time their meals with scientifically optimized windows, in line with the circadian research that has informed every aspect of the Sunrise cabin design. Luminescent lighting will dim at optimized intervals to ease customers towards sleep,” Qantas added.

Premium economy space

The 40-seat premium economy cabin is arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, with each seat featuring an ergonomic leg and calf rest system for full leg cradling, as well as an 8-inch winged privacy headrest.

Premium economy (Qantas)

Passengers will also benefit from dedicated amenities and personal storage pockets, and, Qantas claims, the “most generous seat pitch” of any of its aircraft.

“A custom multi-layer memory foam system, tested across ergonomic modelling, lumbar support and pressure mapping, has been developed specifically for this cabin,” Qantas said.

Economy and economy plus

There are 140 economy seats on the ultra-endurance aircraft, configured 3-3-3, offering “more generous seat pitch overall than any current Qantas aircraft”.

The new economy seat also features a custom-designed multi-layer memory foam system, which has undergone the same testing as premium economy.

The seats feature woven wool upholstery, said to improve breathability and temperature on long-haul journeys.

Economy class (Qantas)

The economy plus section will be located at the front of the A350-1000ULR cabin, with seats offering a 34-inch pitch, priority boarding, and priority access to overhead baggage space.

“Project Sunrise has given us the chance to think differently about every aspect of the onboard experience,” Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said. “Working closely with Charles Perkins Centre over many years, we’ve designed the experience around the science of what the body needs on a long flight, so customers arrive feeling their best. This will be a completely new way to travel, and our customers are going to feel that from the moment they step on board.”

Further customer trials and testing of the new cabin features are currently underway, ahead of the first Project Sunrise flights taking off in 2027.

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