Aircraft dispute could spread: Boeing gets aid from the U.S. while the EU assists Airbus
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The United States and the European Union are having a trade fight on the issue of, government aid to Boeing co. and Airbus. The complaints are so large, the United States alleges $15 billion in illegal EU subsidies to airbus while the European Union claims $23 billion in unfair U.S government aid to Boeing, that the outcome could increase costs, not just of air travel, but also of other goods on both sides of the Atlantic.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Trade complaint initiated against EU: The United States contended in World Trade Organization filing that French plane-maker Airbus got unfair subsidies
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The complaint, initiated by the American trade representative World Trade Organization against the European Union (EU) on October 6, 2004, which claims that European governments provide unfair subsidies to France-based plane-maker Airbus S.A.S, is highlighted. The United States did approach the EU with concerns about Airbus subsidies in 1999 when Airbus was pursuing its A380 superjumbo.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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How Airbus reshaped commercial aviation. The France-based plane-maker has Boeing on alert
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The company is so pleased with its financial success that Airbus S.A.S. is in the process of constructing a massive building in Toulouse, where the company will begin manufacturing its A380 aircraft that is described as the world's largest commercial jetliner.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2003
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