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OCT 06, 2005 (newstodate): With firm orders for a total of 140 aircraft, Airbus is now formally launching the A350 longhaul aircraft.
The A350, initally offered in the -800 and -900 versions, will be produced and assembled at the same facilities as the A330 and the A340, with however, additional risk-sharing partners and associates in China, Russia and other countries around the world.
The market for aircraft in this size category is estimated at 3,300, including freighters, over the next 20 years, of which Airbus expects to obtain half.
The current order book comprises firm commitments from Air Europa, 10, Alafco, 12, CIT, 5, Gecas, 10 Kingfisher Airlines, 5 Qatar Airways, 60, TAM, 8, US Airways, 20, and unannounced, 10 aircraft.
The A350, initally offered in the -800 and -900 versions, will be produced and assembled at the same facilities as the A330 and the A340, with however, additional risk-sharing partners and associates in China, Russia and other countries around the world.
The market for aircraft in this size category is estimated at 3,300, including freighters, over the next 20 years, of which Airbus expects to obtain half.
The current order book comprises firm commitments from Air Europa, 10, Alafco, 12, CIT, 5, Gecas, 10 Kingfisher Airlines, 5 Qatar Airways, 60, TAM, 8, US Airways, 20, and unannounced, 10 aircraft.