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March 15, 2015: This is a pivotal year for the future of the Airbus A380.
Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, increased the pressure for development of an A380neo when he said he’d buy up to 200 of the prospective re-engined airplane, potentially doubling the number of neos he previously said he’d buy.
It was widely expected that if Airbus proceeds with a neo, Rolls-Royce will provide the engine. Market Intelligence, however, indicates development of the Advance engine may be running into challenges. Airbus is now talking with Engine Alliance about upgrades to the GP7200.
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Category: Airbus, Boeing, Engine Alliance, GE Aviation, ISTAT, Pratt & Whitney, Premium, Rolls-Royce
Tags: 737 MAX, 737NG, 777-300ER, 777-9, A320ceo, A320NEO, A330ceo, A330neo, A350-1000, A380, Airbus, Boeing, Emirates Airline, Engine Alliance, GE Aviation, GP7200, John Leahy, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Advance engine, Tim Clark