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Chapters:

Intro - 0:00
The 777X’s Troubled Development - 2:45
A New Problem Emerges - 4:39
Customer Backlash? - 6:02
The A350 Stretch - 7:22
One Possible Roadblock - 9:21
What Is Airbus Waiting For? - 10:57
Closing Thoughts - 13:01

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It’s baffling just how many problems the 777X has had. Even though it shares its heritage with the legacy 777 - which is one of the safest, most reliable jets ever made - the 777X has faced innumerable setbacks. Heading into 2024, the plane was already 5 years behind schedule. But within the last month, Boeing’s uncovered a new problem - that’ll almost certainly cause that timeline to slip again.

With the 777X program in perpetual limbo - and with no end in sight - now seems like the perfect time for Airbus to act. By offering a stretched version of the A350, Airbus can save customers from the 777X nightmare, all without spending too much money. So, will they do it? Let me explain…

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