A350 AIRBUS IS LAUNCHED
Airbus chief executive Louis Gallois answers a journalist's question 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. From L to R are: Airbus executive vice president for programs, Tom Williams; Airbus Chief Operating Officer Fabrice Bregier; Airbus sales chief John Leahy and the head of strategy at Airbus, Olivier Andries. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)
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