3. What are some of the factors an aircraft manufacturer has to take into consideration during the design and development stage of a new commercial jetliner? What is meant by “designing and developing an appropriate family of jets for the airlines”? What is Airbus Industrie? How was it able to capture a foothold in the new-generation aircraft market? Do you think it has an unfair advantage over domestic manufacturers? Why?
Give some examples of government regulations that a manufacturer must take into consideration in designing and developing a new aircraft.