Les Echos has a great story here. It appears Airbus is still interested in the NEO but wants to offset the risk by bringing in a partner. It seems Airbus thinks an NEO will require five years of engineering to the wing box and landing gear. This is because both the LEAP-X and GTF are heavier engines.
The risk of the NEO seems to be holding Airbus back. None of the items mentioned are insurmountable. However, the delays experienced with other programs have clearly left their mark. There is a real fear that extending resources is just too much. It may be that Boeing has......
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