Over the past decade and a half, Airbus has made big moves to gain a serious foothold in the long-haul international market, primarily by pushing forward with the development and service entry process for the incredibly capable Airbus A350XWB (extra-wide body). This aircraft was designed by Airbus to replace the earlier Airbus A380 at the top of its commercial lineup, with a lower passenger capacity but significantly better operating economics, which, at the end of the day, are going to be the principal concern for any prospective operators.
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