The new company could be operational as early as 2027, pending regulatory approvals. Airbus will be the majority owner of the new joint venture with a 35% stake, and Leonardo and Thales will each hold a 32.5% stake in the new company.
Die europäischen Konzerne Airbus NL0000235190, Leonardo IT0003856405 und Thales FR0000121329 wollen ihre Raumfahrtsparten in einem neuen Unternehmen zusammenführen.
Airbus said on Wednesday the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft by all makers should rise to 3,420 in the next 20 years, or a 45% increase, helped by long-term trade growth.
Airbus said on Wednesday it had opened a second assembly line in China, increasing manufacturing capacity for its best-selling A320neo family of single-aisle jets.
Airbus is poised to open a second assembly line in China this week, days after marking a similar expansion in the United States, industry sources said.
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said on Tuesday the company's efforts to fix supply chain problems are showing results, helping make progress in catching up on jet engine delays to Airbus in the third-quarter.
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