
Xavier Pepin
Xavier Pepin is an Airbus test pilot who recently gained attention for captaining the return leg of Qantas' Project Sunrise flight, which set the record for the longest flight flown by an Airbus aircraft, covering over 23,000 kilometers non-stop.
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Airbus test pilot Xavier Pepin captained the return leg and explained how the crew managed fatigue during the journey.
Qantas Project Sunrise flight lands in ToulouseThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-29
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