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It is no longer surprising to see major aircraft programmes being delayed

Posted in avianews by avianews on May 16, 2008

Since the A380 delays, it is no longer surprising to see major aircraft programmes being delayed, comments Suddeutsche Zeitung. Boeing is currently facing similar problems with its 787 programme. Due to the growing complexity of technology used on new planes, it is becoming tougher to remain on schedule. The German newspaper points out that manufacturers themselves have trouble predicting their schedules, in fact. A review of the A380 production schedule is being led at Airbus. Suddeutsche Zeitung

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