What Happened
Manufacturer Aims For Unprecedented Production Rate With Next Generation Narrowbody
Airbus is preparing its next-generation single-aisle aircraft for a production rate of around 100 jets per month, an unprecedented industrial target that would significantly exceed the output planned for today’s A320neo family. The manufacturer is targeting a 20-30% improvement in fuel efficiency and is developing new methods intended to shorten the time needed to test and certify the aircraft. This was reported by Air Data News.