14-Aug-2009 11:05 AM
Britain to offer only GBP350 million for Airbus A350 XWB project – report
Analysis
Britain's Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, is expected to make the announcement today at a visit to the Airbus Filton facility near Bristol.
Boeing meanwhile is expecting a favourable decision in the next few weeks when the World Trade Organisation (WTO) announces its preliminary decision on subsidies given to Airbus by European governments, according to a report in The Economist.
Boeing's shares advanced 0.6% yesterday, while Airbus parent, EADS, gained 2%.
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