Airbus believes the A350 could still find a place in the Brazilian market, despite being dropped by the country’s two largest long-haul operators in recent years. According to Sternchuss, growth in international passenger traffic is expected to change the economics of long-haul flying in Brazil over the medium to long term. Follow us: WhatsApp | BlueSky | Google News | Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookThe executive’s view contrasts with the A350’s recent track record in Brazil. In this context, the manufacturer sees room for higher-capacity aircraft on trunk long-haul routes, particularly as networks stabilize and frequencies increase. In Brazil, recent widebody fleet decisions have been driven primarily by route profiles, financial risk and network structure rather than headline fuel efficiency metrics.

Source: Ethiopian News January 15, 2026 19:00 UTC