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Airbus, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is expected to put up
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Editor a strong show at the 53 International Paris Air Show as the European
Vittorio Rossi Prudente airframer would be keen to make a mark on its home turf. While it may
vittorio.prudente@gbp.com.sg seem hard to imagine now, when Airbus was first conceived, its
success or even continued existence after 50 years was far from
Deputy Editor certain. Airbus’ embrace of new technology and the fantastic success
Jay Menon
jay.menon@gbp.com.sg of the A320 Family have been key to its success and will ensure that
the company will continue to thrive in the decades to come.
Bangalore Bureau Chief
Atul Chandra Boeing, on the other hand, is finding the going hard as it strives to get
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the 737 MAX, which has been grounded worldwide since mid-March
Singapore Bureau Chief following the two deadly crashes that took 346 lives, back in the air.
Aprajita Anil Finding a fix to get the jetliners back in the air may end up being the
aprajita.anil@gbp.com.sg easy part for Boeing, which will have to work hard to regain the
confidence of its customers and the flying public.
US Bureau Chief
Arun Sivasankaran
arun.sivasankaran@gbp.com.sg Boeing also needs to ensure that the maiden flight of its new 777X
proceeds smoothly. An announcement of its much-awaited New
Contributors Middle-of-the-Market Aircraft could provide some much-needed good
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publicity for the beleaguered company. We can be sure that both
airframers will put their best forward at Le Bourget airfield.
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