tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post731140583857242615..comments2024-03-28T09:36:38.519+00:00Comments on A350 XWB News: Airbus' 3 challenges by AboulafiaBlogjfahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813592857709423431noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-51695432736758221882014-02-18T02:33:25.320+00:002014-02-18T02:33:25.320+00:00WSJ suggests Boeings next territory is 757 - so Ai...WSJ suggests Boeings next territory is 757 - so Airbus, how about taking A350 fuselage and systems and (as it is panelised) optimise skins, and fit smaller fuselage to smaller wing and go after this lower part of the market - say 757 to 787. Thats a pricey option that doesnt address the top end of the market.<br /><br />I think the marriage to A330 neo and A380 with PW Geared turbofans is more realistic if they can pull it off!tereorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796280967662674561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-63230270609862952812014-02-17T21:48:00.259+00:002014-02-17T21:48:00.259+00:00First, Airbus would like to abandon the full A330n...First, Airbus would like to abandon the full A330neo (XWB like engine and design changes) and will focus on 242t version and regional with MTOW 199t. R-R propose to improve the engine (Trent 700EP2) at the same size. A350-800 will to have a regional version (199t also?). A350-800 is 14% more expensive per seat than A330-300 now (2014). When A330 program ends, price will drops and will come new life for A350-800.<br /><br />2nd: A380neo is more important and prestigious. To satisfied Emirates AND expanding program. A380-900 will be back? Common engine with A350-800 will help (lower weight and size).<br /><br />3rd: A350-1000 has officially 369 seat. 777-9X - 400 it's only 9% more. But will be around 15% heavier. What is it about efficiency? 189 orders for -1000 means only 23% of all A350 orders, 70% is for -900. Is really a need to enlarge? Especially if you will have A380neo. Maybe one frame stretch at the end of "design close" only for all the doubters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-26320488001518155872014-02-16T19:49:47.317+00:002014-02-16T19:49:47.317+00:00I think it might be wise for Boeing to reconsider ...I think it might be wise for Boeing to reconsider the 777X spec while they can. 400 seats long haul is a niche. 17 Inch long haul width and mini F & J seats to back up that seat-count is marketing deception.<br /><br />Then the 777-8X doesn’t look very hot. Less seats, 20t extra OEW over the A350 for routes no one wants to fly. Why even go there?<br /><br />Maybe Boeing should consider skipping the 777-8X and add a 777-10X to prevent the 777X series becoming a one trick pony. There is time to optimize the wing, landing gear and GE9X for that. <br /><br />Boeing should offer a more realistic replacement for the 747s and facilitate credible long haul cabin comfort, not 737 seats.<br /><br />http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z160/keesje_pics/Boeing777-10XConceptfeb14_zpsdf3d7445.jpg<br /><br />rgds keesjeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-11044859646289728852014-02-16T16:50:24.809+00:002014-02-16T16:50:24.809+00:00This guy is the master of spin and rhetoric for th...This guy is the master of spin and rhetoric for those who do not understand the industry. He states and tries convince to the reader that the Boeing has the "superior product" (an unfounded underlying assumption) and takes it from there. The 787 proved to be everything except a superior product thus far and really needs no further discussion.The 777-x is still on paper. When it is all set and done, Being needed to invest into three 787 models to compete with the A350-900 and two 777-x models to compete with the A350-1000. In their minds, the A350 was trapped. Like the old saying goes "if they are kicking you from behind or try to trap you from the front, it is because you are better and moving ahead". A pack of hyenas trying to surround the lion.<br /><br />The 777-8x will become a low volume niche airplane and will likely only replace the poor-selling 777-200LR's. The 777-9x will likely replace 747-400's. The A350-1000 will likely swallow and replace the 777-300ER.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-9778745112998303572014-02-16T16:16:06.582+00:002014-02-16T16:16:06.582+00:00I concur - there's obviously a reason why some...I concur - there's obviously a reason why some refer to him as abu-laugh-ia, a pretty well known airbus basher - it ain't over until the fat lady singsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-28948906207889050582014-02-16T12:27:51.866+00:002014-02-16T12:27:51.866+00:00Don´t take his statements too seriously, he is wel...Don´t take his statements too seriously, he is well-known for his "Airbus-Bashing".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505368605400567122.post-58235705784977123642014-02-16T11:57:00.673+00:002014-02-16T11:57:00.673+00:00This article take the assumption that Boeing is ri...This article take the assumption that Boeing is right with all their aircraft and Airbus has to "match" every aircraft capabilities.<br /><br />I think it's a very naive statement.<br /><br />Lot of thing can happen making the choice made by Boeing or Airbus more relevant.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com