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[TNT88]

Anybody curious why both Airbus and Boeing hasn't created any replacement whatsoever for the most sucessful B767's model? I know people would argue about A330-200 or B787-8, but counting number of seats and configurations, They would need to reduce the plane length by 4-5 meter to get the exact same seat numbers for the next gen seating for B767's capacity. Why won't they created shortened A330-200/B787-8 with 6 type 1 door in particular?

[LockheedTristar]

Anybody curious why both Airbus and Boeing hasn't created any replacement whatsoever for the most sucessful B767's model? I know people would argue about A330-200 or B787-8, but counting number of seats and configurations, They would need to reduce the plane length by 4-5 meter to get the exact same seat numbers for the next gen seating for B767's capacity. Why won't they created shortened A330-200/B787-8 with 6 type 1 door in particular?

Because it was pointless, the A330 had a near monopoly in that area and was miles ahead, so boeing kinda just dropped it and moved to the 787

[TNT88]

Because it was pointless, the A330 had a near monopoly in that area and was miles ahead, so boeing kinda just dropped it and moved to the 787

How about airbus and shrinking the A330-200 to fill the gap between the 180 seater to 250 seater? You know, like A300-600.

[Hake.]

How about airbus and shrinking the A330-200 to fill the gap between the 180 seater to 250 seater? You know, like A300-600.

http://aviationweek....a321neo-version

Seeing as more and more people are traveling by air, that means customers of the 76W in the 80s are likely filling more seats now than they used to. As a result, we're seeing larger aircraft. See: BA.

[TNT88]

http://aviationweek....a321neo-version

Seeing as more and more people are traveling by air, that means customers of the 76W in the 80s are likely filling more seats now than they used to. As a result, we're seeing larger aircraft. See: BA.

I see

[Chubby Bear]

I believe Airbus was developing a direct replacement for it. Called the A330-200L or something, but airlines was unimpressed and didn't want it. Instead airbus created a whole new aircraft, the A350. I will try and find a article somewhere...

[Chubby Bear]

https://en.wikipedia...iki/Airbus_A330
Undeveloped variants

A330-200Lite

See also: Airbus A350 XWB

To compete with Boeing's 7E7, Airbus offered a minimum-change derivative called the A330-200Lite in 2004. As the name indicated, this proposed variant would have had a lower maximum takeoff weight of 202 tonnes (445,000 lb), coupled with de-rated engines, giving a range of 7,400 km (4,000 nmi). It was aimed at Singapore Airlines, who had looked to replace its Airbus A310-300s.The variant was also to be a replacement for Airbus A300-600Rs and early Boeing 767s. Airlines, however, were not satisfied with the compromised aircraft; the company instead proceeded with an entirely new aircraft, the A350 XWB.


From Wikipedia, not accurate but the best I could find

[TNT88]

https://en.wikipedia...iki/Airbus_A330
Undeveloped variants

A330-200Lite

See also: Airbus A350 XWB

To compete with Boeing's 7E7, Airbus offered a minimum-change derivative called the A330-200Lite in 2004. As the name indicated, this proposed variant would have had a lower maximum takeoff weight of 202 tonnes (445,000 lb), coupled with de-rated engines, giving a range of 7,400 km (4,000 nmi). It was aimed at Singapore Airlines, who had looked to replace its Airbus A310-300s.The variant was also to be a replacement for Airbus A300-600Rs and early Boeing 767s. Airlines, however, were not satisfied with the compromised aircraft; the company instead proceeded with an entirely new aircraft, the A350 XWB.


From Wikipedia, not accurate but the best I could find

Interesting.