Airbus is sounding out operators to determine whether there is a realistic demand for an aircraft larger than the A350-1000. While the discussions, and its own internal studies, are only preliminary, they give the clearest indication so far that the airframer is exploring the potential of further development of the family. The A350 was originally envisioned as a three-aircraft family centred on the -900, with a -1000 stretch and a shrunk -800. But the -1000 has been redesigned to provide greater capability while the -800 has effectively been abandoned in favour of re-engin-ing the A330.
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