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> Airbus has also acquired a contolling stake in Bombariers C-Series Programme in a move towards smaller planes. The C-Series compares to the Embraer E-Series
by kogepathic 9y ago
> Airbus has also acquired a contolling stake in Bombariers C-Series Programme in a move towards smaller planes.
The C-Series compares to the Embraer E-Series and the CRJ series (owned since years by Bombardier). It's meant to be more of a regional/short hop plane than a direct competitor to the A320/B737.
This is why after Airbus surprised Boeing by acquiring a majority stake in the C-Series program Boeing is now looking at acquiring a significant stake in Embraer.
- apendleton 9y agoThe C-Series is bigger than the existing CRJ and E-series. Its largest models overlap with the smallest 737s, and definitely fits in generally with the larger point-to-point narrative, only for smaller domestic city pairs rather than international ones.