Winged white elephant: despite its many problems, the four governments behind the Eurofighter should persevere with it
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Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK should continue with the Eurofighter program, despite delays, cost overruns and political squabbles. It will be the most advanced fighting aircraft at a reasonable price and will maintain the European aerospace industry as a strategic and economic asset.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Puzzle in the skies
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An unwillingness by airlines to significantly increase the purchase of new aircraft has led to a slowdown in business for aircraft manufacturers. In spite of a better financial performance by most airlines, few have been willing to invest money in high-end plane such as the Boeing 747.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Send in the drones
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The growing importance of unmanned aircraft (UAVs) has been highlighted by the US war against Afghanistan. This is the first time that some new UAV technologies have been used in a real war situation: some of them are still in testing.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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