Aircraft
Airbus Rejects Projections of Gloom for Asia-Pacific Airlines
European manufacturer remains confident that its orderbook will remain strong and says its customers and competitors agree

Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier yesterday dismissed talk of an impending air transport slump in the Asia Pacific market, insisting instead that conditions have never appeared healthier. Speaking at the company’s opening press conference yesterday alongside Airbus COO for customers John Leahy, Bregier said he saw little justification for the dour projections.