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Airbus Reports Record Financial Year with Strong Profits and Order Book

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  • •Airbus announced strong profits and achieved a record order book, demonstrating solid commercial performance.
  • •The FCAS fighter jet project faces ongoing delays due to disagreements between Airbus and Dassault Aviation.
  • •French President Macron and German politician Merz acknowledge that FCAS breakthrough remains elusive.
  • •Airbus CEO Faury expressed willingness to support a two-fighter solution if European governments desire this approach.

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Airbus posts record year — but Washington still prefers the Boeing 'home' team

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Macron defends FCAS jet project as Merz and Airbus float two-fighter option

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Airbus Advocates for Two-Fighter Solution Amidst FCAS Disputes

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