News / Airbus sees gap in widebody freighter market as Boeing is hit by new rules

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Boeing has, almost uncontested, ruled the world of widebody freighters in recent years, but rival Airbus is finally stepping up.

And this is happening at a time when Boeing is at something of a disadvantage.

New CORSIA environmental rules mean that aircraft not meeting new standards can no longer be produced from 2028 – likely to impact manufacture of 777-300 and 767-200 freighters, according to one aircraft insider.

Boeing is, instead, planning a 777X freighter, but this remains at the discussion phase, following ...