Airbus firms up plans for a new jet
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French aircraft manufacturer Airbus S.A.S. is planning the development of a new jetliner to complete with the 7E7 jet forthcoming from its American rival Boeing Co. The new Airbus A350 would be based on the company's current A330 model.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Airbus opens overhaul by looking at procurement
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As part of an operations overhaul, Airbus S.A.S. will change the way it procures supplies, making the practices more efficient. Airbus currently spends $18 billion per year on supplies, from 1,000 suppliers.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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