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As one example, Brégier cited the popularity, along with the continued comfort standard for long-range flights.
decision of u.S.-based Delta Air Lines to growth in air traffic worldwide. “In the longer term, I believe we will
select the A330neo for its transatlantic “The priority today is finding other move to evolutions of the A380: one might
services and the A350 for the carrier’s customers for the A380’s current version; well be an A380neo concept – meaning
transpacific routes. “This confirms the we believe we can and we will do this – some upgrades of the aircraft, together
quality of our A330 and A350, which because the A380 is the most efficient, with a re-engining; which would make
complement each other, and together today and tomorrow,” he added. sense,” Brégier concluded. “As the A380
form the strongest long-range jetliner Incremental innovation also is being is a young platform, we will continue
family in the world.” applied to the A380 in the near term. The improving this aircraft in the coming 20
Brégier said Airbus also continues possibility of higher-density cabins is now years. There probably even could be a
to see a bright future for its A380, based being offered – with 11-abreast seating stretched version – depending on the
on the excellent results of the current in economy class, as an example, while market demand, and looking at what we
13 airline operators and its passenger still retaining Airbus’ 18-inch seat width can do technically and financially.”
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