A350 AIRBUS IS LAUNCHED

Airbus executive vice president for programs, Tom Williams(R¡ listens as Airbus chief executive Louis Gallois delivers a speech during a press conference in Paris, December 4, 2006. Airbus kicked off a 10 billion euro ($13.2 billion) plan Monday to build its A350 XWB wide-bodied jet, which is designed to compete with Boeing's successful 787 and boost the fortunes of the troubled European plane maker. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)