Airbus was thrown a lifeline with a $16 billion order from Emirates a few days later, but Airbus confirmed last month that it was in discussions about whether that deal would ever be realized. The A380 took another hit last week as Qantas canceled its order from 2006 for eight of the planes. “Keep in mind that A380s will still roam the skies for many years to come, and Airbus will of course continue to fully support the A380 operators,” Mr. Enders said. Airbus has been particularly outspoken about the dangers of Brexit and the threat it poses for business. “I’m still optimistic that a solution can be found that avoids a no-deal Brexit,” Mr. Enders said, “that the forces of reason will prevail in London, but also in Brussels and on the Continent.”

Source: New York Times February 14, 2019 06:03 UTC