Aviation news site Simple Flying reported on October 26, 2026, that the Airbus A350-900ULR has a reported range of 9,700 nautical miles, and that this exceptional range is achieved not merely by adding fuel capacity but by removing parts to reduce weight.
The report notes that typically more range requires more fuel, yet the A350-900ULR's performance is attributed to factors "far more than just added fuel." The headline explicitly states the range is reached "Because Parts Were Removed, Not Extra Fuel Tanks," emphasizing weight reduction over extra fuel tanks.
Simple Flying's summary further explains that for the A350-900ULR, the exceptional range it reaches is thanks to far more than just added fuel, highlighting the design approach of removing components to extend range.