Blade runner Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, building worldclass commercial aircraft that capture more than half of all commercial airliner orders. It is also the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer. Philip Yorke takes a closer look at the company’s latest cutting-edge technology known as BLADE, an acronym for Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator. Industry Europe also reports on the company’s continuing investment in the world’s emerging markets and its strategy for future growth.
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