Centre for Aviation (CAPA) expects that Cathay Pacific's 1st A350 delivery will be delayed from
Feb/2016 to at least Mar/2016.
Source: Jujug Spotting
Cathay
declined to specify dates, saying: "We aim to have our 1st A350-900
delivered in early 2016"
Cathay
had previously regularly remarked about a Feb/2016 delivery date for its 1st
A350.
Source: A380_TLS_A350
Industry
sources say the deliveries are delayed due to last minute changes Cathay
requested to the business class seat.
Cathay
responded that: "Integrating a new cabin layout with a new cabin product
for the very 1st time inevitably presents challenges”
Source: Jujug Spotting
“The
Cathay Pacific team is working very closely with our cabin suppliers and Airbus to protect the integrity of the delivery
program and ensure that our first A350-900 is delivered in early 2016."
Based on the article “Cathay Pacific A350 delivery delayed” published in CAPA
With all the challenges with the interiors,Airbus needs this like a hole in the head.Still press on towards 2016-there is an awful lot to achieve next year.Thats when the ramp up should be at its most ernest. Production should be at least 3 per month or better 5 per month if schedule is to be met.
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