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Airbus Scraps Target of 30 A380 Sales as Demand Dwindles
Airbus SAS abandoned a target of selling 30 A380 superjumbo jets this year, as airlines opt for smaller, less-expensive airliners in an economic slump. Airbus has struggled with its flagship model, after cracks emerged in wing components and output in the first half only reached a third of the annual goal of 30 deliveries. (www.bloomberg.com) 更多...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Dunno much about each, but if something sells, everyone wants to make it.One thing for sure BIG has no limit.
Not surprised since this aircraft was built for a market that doesn't exist. Glad to see Boeing kick Airbus in the ass, the slower than anticipated development and deliver of the 787 is going to be a great decision for Boeing. Plus the success of the new 747-800 will insure Boeing's position as a leader in the commercial aircraft industry for decades to come.
The thing is, when companies roll out all these new HUGE airplanes, its not just the airlines who buy them, but its also the airports that have to expand their terminals and gangways to fit the big jets. Remember the bombarder A380 accident?
They can't make a taxiway wide enough to accommodate the A-380! The beast keeps clipping the tails of aircraft perched at the gate!
Absolutly correct. The 747 and the 380 have one thing in common.... They are too BIG for the normal
load and too expensive to maintain.
load and too expensive to maintain.
Would be nice to see the industry change focus from volunm to more efficient design. Much like the wind turbine industry, they just improve in small increments on the same concept... Not saying the industry haven't made huge improvements... Just same focus!