Airbus Feels Squeeze Between A380 And A320neo

Credit: P. Pigeyre/Airbus
Airbus continues to face challenges at both ends of its product line, announcing the expected reduction in the production rate for the slow-selling A380 even as the A320neo ramp-up faces lingering issues with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engine. The further cut in A380 production— to just eight a year...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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