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Video answers: ‘Commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. The A350-1000 and the 787-10 were at the show for the first time.
  2. One of the new features is the new Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine.
  3. It was very smooth, which is normal for the second derivative of a plane. They are on schedule for their delivery date at the end of the year.
  4. The A330neo program hasn’t been so positive, with Rolls-Royce having a delay with the new engine.
  5. It’s expected to be resolved before the plane flies at the end of the summer.

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Video: ‘Commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show’

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This week’s video reports on commercial widebodies at the Paris Air Show. Watch the video to find out more!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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  1. Which widebodies were at the show for the first time?
  2. What is a new feature of the 787-10?
  3. How was Airbus’ testing of the second version of the A350?
  4. What hasn’t been so positive for Airbus?
  5. When is this situation expected to be resolved?

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Commercial Widebodies At The Paris Air Show

Boeing’s new 787-10 was on static display at Le Bourget for the first part of the Paris Air Show. Aviation Week’s Guy Norris takes a look at some of the key features on the new aircraft. Meanwhile, Airbus has brought the A350-1000. Jens Flottau discusses the progress of the flight test programs underway in Toulouse.

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Airbus Vs Boeing’s widebody strategy answers

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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1. He says that their products cover everything from 200 – 500 seats and they compliment each other in terms of their size, range, efficiency and economics.
2. He says that their planes match what their customers say they want. He also says that the A330neo, A350 and A380 correspond to what Airbus’ customers want.
3. She suggests that Boeing has the advantage at the moment. She uses the expression, ‘some believe Boeing is delivering the punches which Airbus is having to duck’ to suggest this.
4. He says Boeing has a more holistic strategy, covering everything from 240 – 400 seats, and with the 747 defending the VLA sector. He describes Airbus as ‘a bit more reactive’, with the A330neo as an illustration of that. He also says that the A330neo-900 was launched to defend against the 787-9.

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Airbus Vs Boeing’s widebody strategy

Here’s an interesting video about Boeing and Airbus’ widebody strategies and which will succeed.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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1. What does Randy Tinseth say about Boeing’s ‘complete line of products’?
2. What does Alan Pardoe say ‘counts the most’ about Airbus’ ‘family of airplanes’?
3. Who does the narrator suggest has the advantage at the moment? What expression does she use to suggest this?
4. What does Rob Morris say about each manufacturer?

Airbus v Boeing: Which widebody strategy will succeed?

The rivalry in the widebody sector is intense not because Airbus and Boeing have directly competing products, but because they do not. Each has a different vision for the long-haul market, and the Farnborough air show will see them continue their tussle over which is right.