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EADS, a European aerospace company, has stated that its aircraft manufacturing unit, Airbus SAS, is currently in talks with airlines around the world regarding delays to deliveries.
A spokesperson for EADS stated,
The company also confirmed on 8 October its goal of boosting its operating margin by 10% by 2004, indicating that falls in the commercial aviation market could be offset by better defence profits, Reuters reported.
British Aerospace also has a 20% stake in Airbus SAS.
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