[媒体名称]空巴官方新闻稿 [新闻日期]2019/9/22
[网址]https://goo.gl/85sut9
新航首架A350ULR超长程型(280t)交机
#280t
#SIN-JFK
#20-hrs flight
#24000 litres Fuel Capacity
#787-9 vs. A350-900ULR
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Airbus’ handover of the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) opens a new
frontier in non-stop air travel
With the delivery of the first A350-900ULR to launch customer Singapore
Airlines (SIA), the A350 XWB Family is positioned to lead the way for new
ultra-long-range operations, including on the world’s longest commercial
route, between Singapore and New York.
Airlines already use the A350-900 and A350-1000 primarily for long-distance
flights, but there is also demand for non-stop services on extreme long-haul
missions, which is why Airbus developed its new game-changing variant.
The A350-900ULR – derived from the A350-900 – has an extended range of up
to 9,700 nautical miles. This was achieved by integrating a modified fuel
system, which increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity by 24,000
litres without the need for additional fuel tanks.
With a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the A350-900ULR is
capable of flying over 20 hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of
passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable economics for such distances.
Setting new standards for long-haul travel
Since entering service in 2016, the A350 XWB Family has set new standards for
long-haul travel in the mid-size category. Based on a clean sheet design, it
has brought a step change in efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and lower
cash operating costs compared to the older-generation aircraft it replaces.
And in service both the A350-900 and A350-1000 are demonstrating high levels
of operational reliability and maturity. The A350 XWB’s flexibility also
means the A350-900ULR can easily be reconfigured as a standard -900, if
required.
Evolving the ULR from the A350-900 was made possible thanks to extensive
design and upstream industrial studies at Airbus, avoiding complex
modifications. Some of the engineering development, for example, involved the
relocation of sensors in the fuel system – enabling existing tanks to carry
the maximum fuel load for the ULR. This eliminated the need for additional
fuel tanks.