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The modern widebody sector is defined by competition between the A350 and the 787.
The Boeing 787 is generally cheaper to purchase than the Airbus A350 across most variants.
KEY POINTS
- The A350 typically has lower operating costs per seat than all 787 variants except the 787-10.
- Aircraft ownership and maintenance make up only about 20% of an airline's total operating costs.
- Singapore Airlines reduces A350 costs by maximizing fleet commonality and focusing on long-haul routes.
- Fuel hedging and even owning a refinery, as Delta Air Lines did, are strategies to manage fuel costs.
COMPANIES
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