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Airbus thinks there is no technology available yet for a better aircraft than A320neo
Toulouse - According to John Leahy, chief operating officer - customers at Airbus, the A320neo should not have a successor before 2030 because of the lack of technology available to develop a much better aircraft. (airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
All these Boeing v Airbus arguments bring back the old days when Preacher1 stood up for his country and its aircraft. It has been just over 2 years since we lost him and i still miss his posts, his knowledge and his enthusiasm for aviation and aviators.
Not going to lie; but this is just silly. Airbus' A320neo and A321neo look identical to the Boeing 737NG family. Boeing on the other hand with their MAX family looks ahead of the Airbus with efficiency. I hope that airlines like Delta, realize that their expenses are higher than others like Southwest to realize that the MAX is better than the Neo.
Feel free to elaborate, because don’t think you’re right.
Look at the 737NG. It has the winglet. The A320neo and A321neo have winglets that essentially Boeing created years ago. Boeing now has their MAX winglet, which is both up and down. Boeing clearly see's how they can create the planes more efficient, Airbus does not. Boeing is going to cost Southwest, Alaska, etc; a whole lot less to operate than Airbus is going to cost Delta, jetBlue, etc.
The statement by Airbus reminds of what was said at the turn of the 19th century, "In colloquy, a genius asked: "isn't there a clerk who can examine may patents?" A boy behind the counter replied "Quite unnecessary, Sir. Everything that can be invented has been invented."
With Sgt. Schultz the heir apparent Rolls-Royce and Airbus will probably grow closer together to the disadvantage of buyers that might benefit from P&W or GE engines.
The first thing on his plate should be to take the sharp pencils from the accountants and get new work stations in engineering to develop some airframes that sizzle to help airlines make money.
He might also shutter the A380 shop and place a nice plaque like the one at the Graf Zeppelin plant, "nice while it lasted."