We all know the major players in commercial aircraft manufacturing - Airbus and Boeing. Both have developed and produced new aircraft in recent years - B787, A380, B747-8 and, currently in development, the A350.
Please answer/complete the following in this week's assignment:
1) Write a brief statement about each aircraft. Basic stats (long haul/short haul, wide/narrow body, etc..), current status (in development, currently in production), what makes this aircraft different than previous aircraft from that manufacturer and anything else that may be noteworthy about the aircraft.
2) Based on these current aircraft and the current status of these manufacturers and the industry, who do you foresee taking the lead in commercial jet manufacturing and why?
3) There is potential third manufacturer trying to make their debut in China. Identify the name of this company as well as the aircraft that they are currently developing.
4) Do you feel that the company you identified in #3 will ever be a direct competitor with Boeing and Airbus? Why or why not?
The usual parameters for this assignment. Try to focus on original thought and not just rephrasing ideas for class discussion.
Have fun!
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