BA operations restructure hints at Airbus orders?
04.07.11
BA is restructuring its flight operations unit into Airbus and Boeing divisions, fuelling speculation that it may be considering further Airbus acquisitions, including the Airbus A350-1000, Aviation Week reports.
The restructuring along fleet lines is aimed at streamlining crew training and support, and moves the airline away from the former long-haul and short-haul divisions that have been in place since 1974. It reflects the airline’s view that aircraft type and flight deck philosophy have become more important to operations than route structure and flying style.
However, the change emphasises the division in fleet exposes a gap in the BA Airbus line-up between the short-haul Airbus A320 family now in service and the yet-to-enter-service fleet of 12 Airbus A380 superjumbos on order. The airline previously said that, despite ordering six Boeing 777-300ERs, it will consider the Airbus A350-1000 as part of its future large-twin fleet.
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