Airbus' bet for the A380 seems to collapse - Page 2

Skybird · 12-11-14, 10:40 AM

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30427116

Airbus put its money on grpoiwjhg demand in mega-airliners with up to 800+ seats - and seems to become a victim of a hopelessly misled gamble it took. The developüments of passenger demands and travelling patterns show that the market segment for planes with up to 300 has grown much more thna that for the super airplane. Additonally, demands fpor new engines by already existing customers would need developement and redesign of the whole airwing sections that would cost only slightly less than could be gained in porfits by delivering these new engines. Against those marginal profit outlooks stands this number: 20 billion. That is the amount of money that the development of the A380 costed, and which so far is not compensated by returns.

Airbus took a big gamble with the A380. And while being called, has lost all what it has put at stake. A very heavy blow for the French company that had the announced intention to take the market's leading role over from Boeing. The disaster with the A380 could make the whole company trembling in its fundaments.

I must not like this. However, I like the blow being delivered to the bigmouthed and superwide egos of the leaders.

Its not the only construction site of the company, mind you.

12-11-14, 10:40 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Airbus' bet for the A380 seems to collapse http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30427116 Airbus put its money on grpoiwjhg demand in mega-airliners with up to 800+ seats - and seems to become a victim of a hopelessly misled gamble it took. The developüments of passenger demands and travelling patterns show that the market segment for planes with up to 300 has grown much more thna that for the super airplane. Additonally, demands fpor new engines by already existing customers would need developement and redesign of the whole airwing sections that would cost only slightly less than could be gained in porfits by delivering these new engines. Against those marginal profit outlooks stands this number: 20 billion. That is the amount of money that the development of the A380 costed, and which so far is not compensated by returns. Airbus took a big gamble with the A380. And while being called, has lost all what it has put at stake. A very heavy blow for the French company that had the announced intention to take the market's leading role over from Boeing. The disaster with the A380 could make the whole company trembling in its fundaments. I must not like this. However, I like the blow being delivered to the bigmouthed and superwide egos of the leaders. Its not the only construction site of the company, mind you. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.