More Delays For the A380 Jet

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Jun 14th 2006 at 7:05PM

For those patiently waiting for a ride aboard the massive double-decker Airbus 380, it seems like you are going to have to keep waiting. Airbus has said they are expecting new delays of at least six months. They still plan to deliver the first plane to Singapore Airlines but wiring problems with the A380 will mean that they will produce only nine planes next year instead of 27. The delays may force some companies to cancel their orders or lease other planes.

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Ray Elliott Jun 23rd 2006 10:58AM

Another weapon that may be deployed in the competition between Boeing and "Airbust" is psychology.

Boeing is considering extending the 747i for even greater capacity. This would permit the Asian airlines to "save face" and not be forced to purchase a much smaller capacity aircraft.