AIN Air Transport Perspective » October 28, 2013
A350 program chief Didier Evrard
October 28, 2013, 11:10 AM
In what might seem a 180-degree heading change, Airbus confirmed the possibility of a second stretch of its A350XWB that could help fill a gap between the largely composite-bodied twinjet and the A380 superjumbo.
While the European manufacturer previously insisted that “double-stretches” don’t typically succeed, A350 program head Didier Evrard conceded last week that Airbus has begun studying the prospect. “Stretching [it] further is possible; it is no show-stopper,” he said, while failing to address questions about the feasibility of using the current wing and engines. However, he appeared to acknowledge the danger of overtaxing the company’s resources, given its plans to increase twin-aisle production to 10 per month. “It’s a question of priorities,” he said. “For us, we have a big order book to deliver already so we are not in a hurry to define another product.”
While the European manufacturer previously insisted that “double-stretches” don’t typically succeed, A350 program head Didier Evrard conceded last week that Airbus has begun studying the prospect. “Stretching [it] further is possible; it is no show-stopper,” he said, while failing to address questions about the feasibility of using the current wing and engines. However, he appeared to acknowledge the danger of overtaxing the company’s resources, given its plans to increase twin-aisle production to 10 per month. “It’s a question of priorities,” he said. “For us, we have a big order book to deliver already so we are not in a hurry to define another product.”
Ingen kommentarer:
Legg inn en kommentar
Merk: Bare medlemmer av denne bloggen kan legge inn en kommentar.