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Airbus is one of the main aircraft manufacturers in the world. They make many successful aircraft which transport millions of passengers every year. However, it has been a while since Airbus announced new aircraft. What will they make next? Continue reading to find out!
The Airbus A350neo and A350 Freighter:
The Airbus A350 is a very successful aircraft, with over 900 orders to date. It is almost due for a new upgrade. Whilst Airbus has confirmed a Freighter variant of this aircraft recently, not much has been said about the A350neo. However, media speculation suggests it might come soon.
The Airbus A220-500 (Stretch):
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, smaller aircraft such as the Airbus A220 has been gaining popularity. However, airlines such as Air France feels that they need a slight increase in seats while maintaining the efficiency and range as borders reopen slowly worldwide. Airbus stated that the aircraft is not a priority, but there is lots of potential for it.
The Airbus A322:
The future of aviation is without a doubt middle-of-the-market aircraft. After the pandemic, fewer people will fly, but there will still be a demand. However, that demand will be slightly too high to handle with short haul aircraft such as the A220. As of now, there is a giant gap between the Boeing 757/767 and the Airbus A321 in terms of passenger seating capacity, which could easily be filled in by a newer aircraft. Whilst Airbus has not explicitly stated that they will make an A322, they have expressed interest in making such an aircraft.
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Published on 5/8/21 at 5.40pm SGT.