Copycats
Well, well…it seems as if Airbus is considering yet another change to their proposed A350 design to attempt to compete with Boeing’s new 787.
It would mark the sixth time that Airbus has changed plans as it scrambles for the right airplane to not only challenge The Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner but possibly leapfrog the 777. The two Boeing planes are dominating sales for jets that seat from about 250 to 350 passengers.
Airbus may present its latest A350 design to the board of its parent company, EADS, next week, according to a published report.
And what is this change? Copying Boeing’s all-composite fuselage design. Way to come up with your own ideas there fellas! However, given the wonderful way that they’ve handled their A380 program, I’m not too worried about the competition from them for the near future. Maybe they’ll just start buying 787 frames from Boeing and painting “A350″ on the side. It would probably work better for them. >:-)
PS: As you can probably tell from this and other posts, I’m an unapologetic Boeing enthusiast. I will admit that freely. It probably has something to do with my Uncle working for them for a few decades. :-)
