Airbus's potential decision on the A350-2000 and A220-500 may indicate its competitive positioning against Boeing in the widebody market. The choice of engine for the A350-2000 suggests a significant impact on the business case and aircraft performance, which could influence the decision.
European Airframer Weighs New Widebody Variants Amid Strong Demand
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury announced that the company is still weighing whether to launch stretched variants of the A350 and A220. The potential stretch would compete head-on with Boeing’s forthcoming 777-9. Faury emphasized that a decision has yet to be made, and the company is in the phase of analysis and pre-launch. The news was first reported by Leeham News.
Airbus's potential decision on the A350-2000 and A220-500 may indicate its competitive positioning against Boeing in the widebody market. The choice of engine for the A350-2000 suggests a significant impact on the business case and aircraft performance, which could influence the decision.
European Airframer Weighs New Widebody Variants Amid Strong Demand
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury announced that the company is still weighing whether to launch stretched variants of the A350 and A220. The potential stretch would compete head-on with Boeing’s forthcoming 777-9. Faury emphasized that a decision has yet to be made, and the company is in the phase of analysis and pre-launch. The news was first reported by Leeham News.