Windsheer said:
I personally think Airbus have got it spot on.
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giving airlines who already operate the A320/21/30/40 a good oppurtunity
You are absolutely right if you consider the positioning aspects of the A350.
The consequences of A350 launch will be vast. Airbus will have to consider to close A330 and A340-300 production lines. Leasing companies will have to cope with plummeting A330 and A340-300 residual values.
Let' s wait and see what EADS will decide this month.