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Article: It's make or break time for jet makers; Airbus faces three major decisions over future.(Business)
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
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- September 12, 2007
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Byline: By TIM HEPHER
EUROPEAN planemaker Airbus faces a triple decision over factories, jobs and management in coming weeks that could determine the success of its efforts to catch up with rival American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's latest jet and attract outside investment.
First up are management announcements expected this week from new chief executive Tom En-ders, with the aerospace industry waiting to see whether number two Fabrice Bregier will stay following another dispute over top jobs at parent group EADS.
Mr Bregier, who spearheads a restructuring seen as crucial to Airbus's recovery from losses and currency problems, is seen at ...