Europe Steps Up Protest Against Washington Aid for Boeing
European trade ministers have backed a new World Trade Organisation complaint over money offered to keep Boeing production in Washington.
German economy minister Sigmar Gabriel (center) was among the European Union officials meeting at the ILA show in Berlin to address issues facing European airframer Airbus. He was shown the A350XWB aircraft by Airbus CEO Tom Enders (right). [Photo: Airbus]
German economy minister Sigmar Gabriel (center) was among the European Union officials meeting at the ILA show in Berlin to address issues facing European airframer Airbus. He was shown the A350XWB aircraft by Airbus CEO Tom Enders (right). [Photo: Airbus]

European Union government ministers meeting at the ILA air show in Berlin on Tuesday said they will back a new European Commission (EC) complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the state of Washington’s offer of $8.7 billion in financial support for Boeing’s 777X development.