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> Airbus walked away from what made them successful to go after the "we are the biggest" crown... But they have direct competitors for these types of routes to

> Airbus walked away from what made them successful to go after the "we are the biggest" crown... But they have direct competitors for these types of routes too. A350, A321-XLR, the various neo planes. All of which are as good as Boeing’s options! (And even some which Boeing doesn’t have, like the A220.) As an outsider, it seems like Airbus is in a fantastic spot, at least until Boeing starts shipping the 777X and working on a new single-aisle plane.

InTheArena 4y ago
The A380 decision was two decades ago now. The A350 was a result of Boeing wiping out the A340 and the first iteration of the A350. Airbus is in a good potion now that they did in fact go back to what made them successful. Mid range single deck two engine airframes.
908B64B197 4y ago
> which Boeing doesn’t have, like the A220 What's hilarious is Boeing they almost killed the project. Airbus was able to snag it for next to nothing, while Canadians were supposedly "hard at work" negotiating for NAFTA.
tacticus 4y ago
> if Boeing ships the 777X Though even a 737\757 replacement is 10 to 15 years away with airbus getting more and more of the order book.
petesergeant 4y ago
> at least until Boeing starts shipping the 777X Is that expected to provide a serious upgrade over the A350-1000?