flee 5 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is exploring plans to cut A380 superjumbo production to as low as six aircraft per year as it battles to make the world’s largest airliner commercially viable beyond the end of the decade, industry sources said. Squeezed by smaller but efficient twin-engined jets, Airbus has announced plans to lower A380 output to 12 aircraft in 2018 and eight in 2019, down from an annual peak of 30, as it holds out for what it believes will be a recovery in demand. But plans to maintain that rate are in doubt as Airbus seeks to finalize an order for 36 new aircraft from Emirates. Industry analysts say ongoing negotiations with Emirates will be decisive for the future of the A380 aircraft, which recently marked its 10th anniversary in operation. Full report here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-a380/airbus-may-cut-a380-production-to-six-planes-a-year-sources-idUSKBN1E51U9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 .....battles to make the world’s largest airliner commercially viable beyond the end of the decade, industry sources said.Wow, there are still people under illusion that the 380 programme is still commercially viable ? After all that manufacturer A has had to pour in ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 I suspect many will mourn it after it is out of production. Just like they mourn the 757. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites