Airbus’ A380 and Timing
We published a premium story today on the timing of the A380’s launch. The timing of the A380 launch was driven by many factors and certainly one of the principal factors was competing with Boeing’s 747 and its monopoly of…
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Premium #134 – Was the A380 introduced ten years before its time?
The A380 has recently been in the news, with the question being asked of whether it will become profitable and gain additional sales in today’s airline environment. Our view of the aircraft is that it was introduced a decade before…
A380 news
[UPDATE: Bloomberg News] Today’s Skymark news about its cancelled order at first glance looks like very bad news for Airbus. Clearly the cancellation is disruptive for Airbus, but they must have reached the end of their patience. Skymark has made…
Engine selection for an A380neo
After this week’s A330neo, one might assume that Airbus is taking another leaf out of the Boeing playbook – sticking with one engine maker. What GE is to Boeing may be starting to look like what Rolls-Royce is to Airbus. …
Engine Alliance’s Dean Athans
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Airbus’ John Leahy on VLAs
John Leahy responds to the idea that the world does not need VLAs. Yes they do he says. Views: 21