The Airbus A350-900ULR's Range Hits 9,700 Nautical Miles Because Parts Were Removed, Not Extra Fuel Tanks

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Typically, more range means more fuel is needed. For the A350-900ULR, the exceptional range it reaches is thanks to far more than just added fuel.
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