Airbus soars, but big model is drag
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Sales from Airbus S.A.S. of France are up, particularly of the two-engine 777 model. The new four-engine A340 model are not performing as well as expected. Reasons may be too aggressive pricing of the A340 model and the updated 777 model offers less operating costs.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Airbus wide-body slump portends new headaches
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Sales of Airbus A340 jetliners have fallen behind those of Boeing 777s for the second consecutive year. This could result in financial problems and loss of market share for Airbus S.A.S. within a few years. Airbus hopes to minimize the difficulties by restructuring.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Airbus proves to be albatross to EADS
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Airbus S.A.S. of France is projecting financial losses for 2006. Revenues for 2006 are up, however industrial problems are causing financial woes. Airbus S.A.S. is the subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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