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By Bjorn Fehrm and Scott Hamilton
May 28, 2026, © Leeham News: This is the third article in a series that will use Airbus’ history and present technology work to deduce how Airbus will develop its next new airliner. The company’s current statement is that this new aircraft, a single-aisle model that will replace the A320/A321 series, will begin deliveries to airlines in the latter part of the next decade.
We looked into Airbus’ history in the last article to understand its DNA when it comes to aircraft development up to the last new aircraft, the A350-900. Now we look at the development that has been done since, all upgrades and further developments of existing platforms. Can it keep the Airbus’ engineering capability sharp for the task of the next new airplane?
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