Airbus Founding Father Robert Béteille, 97, Dies
Airbus founding father and visionary Robert Béteille died on June 14 at age 97, Airbus announced June 25. According to Airbus, Béteille not only shaped Airbus Industries but also the Toulouse-based manufacturer’s first commercial aircraft—the A300B—250-seater with a hold large enough to accommodate...
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