RichardPrice Airbus is 100% pure politics

It was never about the money, it was always about having an alternative option if the political climate ever worsened, and as I said, that is still a valid reason today.

A loss making enterprise is a better alternative than being totally reliant on another country that may use the hefty leverage you just handed them. The fact that Airbus was making money up until 6 months ago was always purely a bonus.

Much as people like to say otherwise, Airbus is 100% pure politics, and its always going to remain that way while theres a need for Airbus to exist.
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