Airbus unveils plans for new 'extra wide' A350 plane (AFP)

FARNBOROUGH, England (AFP) - The European aircraft maker Airbus has unveiled a revamped version of its long-haul A350 passenger jet, promising a wider, more fuel-efficient plane to lure customers unhappy with its initial design. The new jet is also intended to compete more effectively against Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 777 long-haul planes, but its development costs are set to double to 10.0 billion dollars (7.9 billion euros), Airbus' parent company EADS said at the weekend. Airbus' new boss ...