Rear center fuel tank adds roughly 20k liters and extends range by 1k NM
r2sk5t
13 points
9 comments
July 28, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
netsharc
> In addition, a new galley air cooling system will also be certified, which features lighter and more efficient refrigeration units for very long flights. I wonder how they work.. considering outside air is way below freezing ar cruising altitude, I guess radiators? Could the refrigerant be brought close to the plane's skin to cool it?
beaviskhan
> flight times of up to 22 hours Making flight connections is never fun, but this sounds absolutely brutal.