Airbus’ Job Cuts Unacceptable, Say French Unions, Government

Airbus facility
An Airbus A350 XWB final assembly line in an Airbus facility near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
Credit: Airbus
LYON, France—Airbus’ announcement June 30 that it would cut 15,000 positions in response to the current crisis has caused an uproar in France, where 5,000 cuts are planned. Unions describe the plan as unacceptable, while the government deems it disproportionate. Bruno Le Maire, France’s minister of...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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