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Airbus CEO: Decision On A220 & A350 Stretches Before 2030
Industry pressure and internal engineering work collide as Airbus eyes an A220 stretch first while considering larger A350 options.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Lars Wagner indicated that a decision on stretching the Airbus A220 and A350 would come before 2030. He noted that there is clearly a demand for longer versions of both aircraft from the industry.
The comments were made in Toulouse, where Wagner spoke to media about potential transforms to the A220 and A350 families. The remarks align with ongoing industry speculation about lengthened variants.
Wagner stated that there is a discernible market demand for extended A220s and A350s, suggesting interest from airlines or operators in larger configurations. He did not specify a launch timeline or technical details in the remarks.
Rumors about stretches for both aircraft have circulated throughout 2026, and Wagner’s statements place a potential decision window before the end of the decade. The source material does not provide information on production, customer names, or specific lengths under consideration.