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.

Author: Michaels, Daniel
United States, Product development, France, Financial management, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Finance, International aspects, Aerospace industry, Boeing Co., BA, Jet transports, Company financing, A330 (Aircraft), Boeing 7E7 (Aircraft), A350 (Aircraft)

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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.

Author: Michaels, Daniel
Facilities & equipment, Organizational history, Equipment and supplies, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization

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Subjects list: Planning, France, Aircraft industry, Airbus S.A.S., Company business planning
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