So, I was reading about the Boeing 787-it's just insane how successful this plane has become! Since its debut in 2011, over a billion people have flown on it. That's crazy! It's operating more than 2,100 flights a day. Those are some serious numbers. I guess Boeing must be doing something right with the Dreamliner.
This makes me wonder how Airbus is feeling about their A350 in comparison. The A350 is a great plane too, but it seems like the 787 is just stealing the spotlight. What do you guys think Airbus needs to do to catch up? Is it just a matter of time, or do they need to rethink their strategy?
I mean, the A350 has its own strengths with things like the cabin comfort and fuel efficiency, but it just hasn't hit the same level of commercial success as the 787. Anyone have any thoughts on why that might be? And do you think the new orders and deliveries will shift the balance over time, or is Boeing pretty much going to dominate this segment for a while?
This makes me wonder how Airbus is feeling about their A350 in comparison. The A350 is a great plane too, but it seems like the 787 is just stealing the spotlight. What do you guys think Airbus needs to do to catch up? Is it just a matter of time, or do they need to rethink their strategy?
I mean, the A350 has its own strengths with things like the cabin comfort and fuel efficiency, but it just hasn't hit the same level of commercial success as the 787. Anyone have any thoughts on why that might be? And do you think the new orders and deliveries will shift the balance over time, or is Boeing pretty much going to dominate this segment for a while?