At least Airbus is making some deals at Farnborough
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In the biggest firm order yet at the airshow, Airbus sold ten A330 planes to a transport finance and leasing company. Otherwise this year's show has been disappointing and indicative of the global uncertainty over Europe's debt crisis.
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Airbus secures $2.3 billion order at Farnborough: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has scooped up the only ... http://t.co/fMwkJSyr
From USAToday.com: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has scooped up the only firm order so far on the third day of the Farnborough Airshow, in a further sign that airlines are concerned about the global economic outlook.
And with governments around the world on a cost-cutting drive, many airlines appear to be operating a wait-and-see approach, especially when compared with last year's airshow in Paris ...
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