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Airline Chiefs Warn Planemakers: Don't Rush New Jets
20 Jul
Summary
- Airline executives urged planemakers to ensure technology maturity.
- New narrowbody jets are not desired in the 2030 timeframe.
- Ryanair CEO cited 737 Maxes and Airbus Neos for 10-15 years.
Airline executives are urging Boeing and Airbus not to accelerate the development of new commercial jet generations. Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, industry leaders advised prioritizing technological maturity over rapid deployment.
One executive expressed reservations about seeing a new narrowbody jet introduced around 2030. He emphasized that aircraft programs require a significant operational lifespan to achieve economic viability, particularly if they launch with less mature technology.
This sentiment was echoed by Ryanair's CEO, who suggested that current models, such as the 737 Max and Airbus Neo, will remain dominant for the next 10 to 15 years. He indicated that significant technological advancements, like 'Star Trek' style travel, are needed to warrant a shift sooner.
Despite these cautions, British Airways' CEO expressed keen interest in future developments from Airbus.
