Originally Posted by
JamesBond
So... 12,000 lbs more MTOW, and a forward cargo compartment you can't use. We get the Walmart contract or something?
Seriously, I would bet that Airbus could pencil whip an increased gross weight for the airplanes we now have. (We just need to send them some $$) The only issue is fuel tanks, and I am not positive if the tanks are completely full as is.
Airbus does have a 280t non ULR available. We have the 275t version. I don't know if there's the ability to use the full fuel tanks in a non ULR version, however.