Airbus announced at the weekend that it is to go ahead with the launch of the A350XWB Family, with the first aircraft entering service in 2013. Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Executive Chairmam, Peter Harbison, stated that “despite Airbus? recent problems with the A380 and concerns about funding a new family, this was a ‘must-do’ decision for its parent, EADS, if Airbus is to retain its competitiveness with Boeing”. Airbus estimates demand for the category at 5,700 aircraft over the next 20 years, more than 40% by […]
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