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France backs Airbus in funding for development of A-350XWB aircraft

Toulouse, France - Ayrault: "it is essential that commitments are met in full"

Speaking at the inauguration of the new Airbus plant in Toulouse, French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault reasserted the backing of the government to the aerospace company in the funding needed for the development of the A-350XWB aircraft. Ayrault did not mention Germany, but this public declaration is an obvious reference to Germany, which is withholding the 600-million-Euro loan for the development...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1146648
Rome, Italy, 10/23/2012 17:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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