The deal grants Airbus an immediate stake in the program for C Series planes, which carry 100 to 150 passengers. "Any duties finally levied against the C Series (which are now expected to be 300%) will have to be paid on any imported C Series airplane or part, or it will not be permitted into the country." But analysts said Airbus' entree into Bombardier's C Series program raised pressure on Boeing. Noting that Airbus' larger single-aisle plane are outselling those from Boeing, "the tie-up puts the squeeze on Boeing from both sides," Higgins said. Boeing could also strengthen ties with Embraer, whose single-aisle plane the E2 directly competes with the C Series.

Source: New Strait Times October 18, 2017 01:41 UTC