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Airbus

Airbus was formed out of a consolidation of several European defense and aerospace companies.

The firm, based in Toulouse, France, produces several popular passenger and military aircraft, including the world's largest jetliner, the A380.

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EU backs start of trade talks with US 15.04.2019

European Union member nations have paved the way for the beginning of formal trade negotiations with the United States. The move comes amid a threat by Donald Trump to impose tariffs on the EU over Airbus subsidies.
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Stratolaunch: World's largest aircraft completes first test flight 13.04.2019

The Stratolaunch aircraft is designed to launch satellites and eventually passengers into space. The plane has two fuselages, 28 wheels, six engines and a wingspan almost double that of an Airbus A380.
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EU prepares tariffs on €20 billion of US goods over Airbus-Boeing row — reports 13.04.2019

A list of retaliatory EU tariffs on US imports will reportedly be published next Wednesday. The EU accuses the US of providing illegal state aid to Boeing, and the US accuses the EU of doing the same for Airbus.
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German government buys three new aircraft after fiascos 11.04.2019

Chancellor Angela Merkel and other senior ministers can look forward to traveling in new Airbus aircraft for future diplomatic trips. The existing fleet of official jets struggled to get off the ground in 2018.
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US threatens EU with new tariffs over Airbus subsidies 09.04.2019

The Trump administration has lashed out at Brussels for subsidies received by aerospace giant Airbus. A US official has described growing impatience in Washington, saying: "The time has come for action."
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France slams Airbus CEO Enders' 'golden handshake' on exit 04.04.2019

The French finance minister has described the leaving bonuses and pay for outgoing Airbus CEO Tom Enders as "excessive." Bruno Le Maire's comments coincide with the yellow vest protests around France.
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WTO rules against US and Boeing in mammoth trade row with EU 28.03.2019

The US failed to end Boeing subsidies even after the WTO ruled such measures illegal, according to the trade body. The EU declared "final victory" in the massive trade spat, but the bloc also faces issues over Airbus.
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Living Planet: Electric aircraft take to the skies 21.03.2019

Startups like Volocopter are taking advantage of advances in electric battery technology, with newer models now having enough capacity to power short flights. Major industry players like Airbus and Boeing are also taking notice. Will we soon be seeing skies full of personal electric aircraft?

Lufthansa profits lose altitude 14.03.2019

Strike action, rising fuel costs and falling fares have led Germany's biggest airline to post a drop in profits. However, it has placed orders with Airbus and Boeing as it begins to modernise its fleet.
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City Airbus: Planemaker unveils flying taxi 12.03.2019

Just a few weeks ago Airbus announced the end of the world's largest passenger aircraft. Now the aircraft manufacturer wants to take off with very small aircraft. Today, the company presented the prototype of its flying taxi — the City Airbus.
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German taxpayers may lose out over Airbus A380 loan 04.03.2019

Some €600 million in German taxpayers' money could be at risk after Airbus stops production of its superjumbo, a report says. The government is said to be looking at possible restitution claims.
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Airbus chief slams Germany's Saudi Arabia arms export bans 16.02.2019

Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders has said Germany's policy of blocking weapons sales with German components to Saudi Arabia is divisive. He warned that "German-free" product lines might need to be developed.
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