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Turbine D
As I understand it, the problem Emirates had involved the inability to come to terms with Rolls Royce for engines. Emirates then opted out of the contracted A380 buy and will replace part of the contract with Airbus narrow body aircraft. It is also likely that 23 of the remaining aircraft to be built will not be built as they were going to aircraft lessors. They will be difficult to place in the industry and will have no real value verses procured costs.
To make matters worse for Airbus, Etihad Airlines has cancelled 42 of the A350 aircraft they had on order, leaving a backlog at Airbus of only 20 aircraft. The problem is the aircraft Etihad received so far have not met the performance requirements. Shortage of engine parts and aircraft groundings added to the woe forcing the airline to lease other aircraft to maintain their schedules. Airbus states they will continue efforts to improve the A350 performance as time goes on...
Not sure I follow - Etihad don't currently have any A350 in their fleet??