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Air France/KLM wants to see the A220-500 variant as alternative to 737 Max
The Air France-KLM Group CEO Ben Smith thinks that Airbus should consider the production of A220-500, an elongated variant of the current A220-300. Last week, Air France-KLM Group signed an order commitment for 60 Airbus A220-300 jets. But, it seems that the Franco-Dutch Group's interest in the Airbus's A220s is not limited with the -300 variant. The Group CEO Ben Smith calls for an extended version of the aircraft. Although the European manufacturer has no specific plans for a new… (airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The notional A220-500 would have roughly same passenger capacity as the A319neo and 737-7 MAX, for which there’s been very little demand: backlog of 35 and 60 respectively, according to Wikipedia. An A220-500, being a stretch derivative, could be a lighter hence more fuel-efficient and lower-operating-cost alternative in that space. Maybe that’s what Ben Smith and the broader market want, ‘cuz they sure haven’t been beating down the doors to order the 319neo or 7 MAX.
A220 is a Regional Jet like a Fokker or an Embraer, it is not suitable as a substitute for the A321 neo or 737 max which are regular narrow bodies. Reduced headroom, reduced leg space and substandard overhead bins name it unsuitable in all but the most basic short hop budget airlines.
Have you ever set foot in an A220? Have you ever seen the overhead bins with your own eyes?
Overhead bins better than 737 Max in which I cannot turn around inside the washroom it's so small.
Maybe pass on the bag of peanuts next time? :-)
i don't think the airlines know what they want. today. yesterday was different. tomorrow will be different. routes change. destinations come/go. BTW lets not forget to CHANGE THE AIRCRAFT TO MATCH THE OUTDATED INFRASTRUCTURE. lets put some flaps on those wings so we can park these planes at the gates we built in 1968. maybe one day we can land one on the Ford.
airplanes are meant to fly. if the airlines don't like it, build their own.
rant\
airplanes are meant to fly. if the airlines don't like it, build their own.
rant\