Airbus' HUGE PLAN to Build The A390 that SHOCKED All Industry! Here's why

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Airbus' HUGE PLAN to Build The A390 that SHOCKED All Industry! Here's why === 00:00 Intro 00:31 Why Airbus build the A390? 03:45 What will the A390 look like? 08:37 The Meaning of the A390 === #fligavia #boeing #airbus #aviation #aviationindustry === Airbus' HUGE PLAN to Build The A390 that SHOCKED All Industry! Here's why While Boeing is still struggling with a slew of issues lately, Airbus has shaken the entire industry with reports that it is planning what could be a decisive blow against its biggest US rival. According to sources, Airbus is quietly working on the development of a new aircraft called the Airbus A3 90—an aircraft based on the A3 80 platform and expected to directly compete with the Boeing Triple 7X. So why could this new jet defeat Boeing? And how might it redefine the future of aviation? Let’s find out! Why Airbus build the A390? Airbus' HUGE PLAN to Build The A390 that SHOCKED All Industry! Here's why Airbus is placing a bold bet—and if it succeeds, it could rewrite the rules of modern aviation. Launching a new widebody aircraft is never a simple task. It’s a high-stakes equation, blending cutting-edge engineering, global strategy, and tens of billions of dollars in financial risk. So what’s driving Airbus—the European aerospace giant—to take this leap? The first and most crucial factor: market demand. Does the world really need a huge aircraft like the A3 80? When Airbus launched the A3 80—the so-called "king of the skies"—it had hoped to dominate long-haul, high-density routes. But instead of glory, it became a symbol of strategic misjudgment: too big, too expensive, and too limited. Only 144 airports worldwide could accommodate it, causing airlines scheduling headaches and soaring operational costs. Outdated engines only made things worse. To top it off, the A3 80 arrived just as the industry was shifting from hub-to-hub to point-to-point operations. A plane built for yesterday’s model quickly became obsolete in today’s world. And when Airbus pulled the plug on the A3 80, it left a significant gap in its widebody long-haul segment—one Boeing eagerly filled with the 7 8 7 Dash 9, 7 8 7 Dash 10, and the soon-to-launch Triple 7X. And Airbus just left with only the A3 50 to hold the line. Airbus' HUGE PLAN to Build The A390 that SHOCKED All Industry! Here's why The second factor: massive investment and the need for returns. A new aircraft program could cost as much as 15 billion dollars. Airbus can only justify such a risk if the potential market is big enough—at least 400 orders—to recover R&D and production costs. But there is always a solution to every problem. When Sir Tim Clark asked Airbus for a new version of the A3 80, Airbus said it would require over 20 billion dollars in investment, and surprisingly, Clark agreed without hesitation. Now, with a replacement for the A3 80, the equation is solved. But the pressure isn’t just financial. Environmental regulations are tightening fast. Any next-generation aircraft—including the potential A3 90—must feature cutting-edge engines, lightweight composite materials, and highly efficient aerodynamics to meet future emissions standards. Furthermore, the timing might be perfect. By the mid-20 thirties, early A3 30 and Triple 7 will begin retiring en masse. Airbus has a golden window to introduce a brand-new widebody: one that’s more efficient, more sustainable, and ready for the SAF and hydrogen-powered era.