Airbus to cut back production of A380 aircraft

The announcement will raise concerns among staff at Broughton in north Wales, where Airbus makes the wings for the A380. It also threatens to cast a shadow over the Farnborough airshow for Airbus, which has attracted orders for its mid-sized A350 aircraft and its short-haul A320 family of jets. The A380 had its first flight in 2005. At present, 193 planes are in service, with 319 ordered by airlines. However, demand for the plane has been lower than expected as airlines have focused on smaller,… (www.msn.com) Más...