As Boeing halts Max line, Airbus can’t make jets fast enough
As Boeing halts production of its beleaguered 737 Max, Airbus is grappling with a very different problem: speeding output of its rival narrow-body. So-called “stretch” versions of the A320neo jet have sparked an order frenzy as airlines snap them up to replace costly twin-aisle planes on longer routes or cram in seats on shorter legs. But to achieve that flexibility Airbus has had to offer a wide range of cabin layouts that’s made assembly far more complex. Slower build rates on the top-priced A321 variant mean that the European company needs to lift deliveries 75% this month compared with November to meet full-year production targets. It’s a vital challenge for Airbus -- not only to consolidate its advantage over a flailing Boeing, but also to maximise returns from its most expensive narrow-bodies. <br/>
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As Boeing halts Max line, Airbus can’t make jets fast enough
As Boeing halts production of its beleaguered 737 Max, Airbus is grappling with a very different problem: speeding output of its rival narrow-body. So-called “stretch” versions of the A320neo jet have sparked an order frenzy as airlines snap them up to replace costly twin-aisle planes on longer routes or cram in seats on shorter legs. But to achieve that flexibility Airbus has had to offer a wide range of cabin layouts that’s made assembly far more complex. Slower build rates on the top-priced A321 variant mean that the European company needs to lift deliveries 75% this month compared with November to meet full-year production targets. It’s a vital challenge for Airbus -- not only to consolidate its advantage over a flailing Boeing, but also to maximise returns from its most expensive narrow-bodies. <br/>
