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Airbus mulls 10-abreast A350XWB for AirAsia

Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircra

By Julian Moxon

February 20, 2008

Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircraft order.
“Ten-abreast looks doable for AirAsia,” said Airbus chief operating officer-customers, John Leahy. “It would be at least as comfortable as the A330/A340 with nine-abreast seating.” Currently, the A350WXB is offered with eight-abreast seating for “high comfort” and nine across for “extra high efficiency.”

According to Airbus president Tom Enders, the A350XWB has become the “fastest selling jet aircraft of all time,” with 310 firm orders from 15 customers since the aircraft re-launched in July 2006. A further 10 airlines hold letters of intent, and Leahy predicted orders this year “will exceed 100 aircraft.”

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