Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected the newly launched Ultra-Long Rangeversion of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the
carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be
delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In
addition, the carrier has placed an additional order for four A350-900s, taking its
total firm orders for the A350 XWB Family to 67.
Optimised for non-stop flights to the US, the aircraft, designated A350-900ULR
(Ultra-Long Range), will include a modified fuel system to increase the fuel
carrying capacity, an increase in Maximum Take-Off Weight, plus aerodynamic
improvements, enabling service to the US West Coast, as well as to New York.
Representing a distance of some 8,700 nautical miles, the New York service will be
the world’s longest commercial passenger route, with an expected flight time
of up to 19 hours. Moreover, the unique flexibility offered by the A350 XWB allows
operators to reconfigure their A350-900ULR to the standard long-haul A350-900
specification should they require it.
“Our customers have been asking us to re-start non-stop Singapore-US flights
and we are pleased that Airbus was able to offer the right aircraft to do so in a
commercially viable manner,” said Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong.”
This is another example of how we strive to meet and exceed our
customers’ expectations by remaining at the forefront of product and service
innovation in our industry. It will also further strengthen the Singapore hub by
providing the fastest and most convenient air connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia.
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