Airbus Opts For Nickel-Cadmium Rather Than Lithium-Ion Batteries For A350

Airbus has decided to drop lithium-ion batteries on the A350 program. The company told its customers about the decision, explaining that it wanted to protect the A350 entry-into-service schedule. Airbus sources say the airframer’s concerns did not necessarily center on the technology, but arose...

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