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Airbus has posted its first loss despite delivering a record 434 planes, dragging down parent firm EADS.Airbus has posted its first loss despite delivering a record 434 planes, dragging down parent firm EADS.
Delays dogging the A380 superjumbo, problems developing the A350 XWB and a strong dollar triggered the loss for 2006 of 572m euros ($752.3m; £389.4m). Delays dogging the A380 superjumbo, problems developing the A350 XWB and a weak dollar triggered the loss for 2006 of 572m euros ($752.3m; £389.4m).
As a result, annual net profits at aerospace giant EADS plunged from 1.676bn euros to just 99m euros.As a result, annual net profits at aerospace giant EADS plunged from 1.676bn euros to just 99m euros.
EADS said Airbus would suffer "another substantial loss in 2007", but insisted the A380 would be delivered on time.EADS said Airbus would suffer "another substantial loss in 2007", but insisted the A380 would be delivered on time.
Singapore Airlines will be the first company to receive the double-decker aeroplane, which is scheduled to go into service at the end of this year.Singapore Airlines will be the first company to receive the double-decker aeroplane, which is scheduled to go into service at the end of this year.
Another reason for the losses is the recently-announced restructuring programme at Airbus, called Power8, which will see about 10,000 jobs go and several factories sold to partners.Another reason for the losses is the recently-announced restructuring programme at Airbus, called Power8, which will see about 10,000 jobs go and several factories sold to partners.
France will be worst hit with 4,300 job losses. Germany will see 3,700 jobs go, while the UK and Spain will see 1,600 and 400 jobs cut respectively.France will be worst hit with 4,300 job losses. Germany will see 3,700 jobs go, while the UK and Spain will see 1,600 and 400 jobs cut respectively.
See map of Airbus plants in Europe See map of Airbus plants in Europe
Joint chief executives Tom Enders and Louis Gallois said it would take some time before Power8 would make Airbus "substantially more integrated and efficient".Joint chief executives Tom Enders and Louis Gallois said it would take some time before Power8 would make Airbus "substantially more integrated and efficient".
"It is clear... it was the worst year for Airbus in its life," Mr Gallois said."It is clear... it was the worst year for Airbus in its life," Mr Gallois said.
Mr Enders said EADS had "big problems, as everyone knows", adding that "this company needs more innovation, more focused innovation".Mr Enders said EADS had "big problems, as everyone knows", adding that "this company needs more innovation, more focused innovation".
Strong orders, poor resultStrong orders, poor result
EADS said that Airbus' difficulties were overshadowing a "remarkable" intake of orders for 790 aeroplanes - its second-best year for orders - and "record deliveries" of 434 aircraft.EADS said that Airbus' difficulties were overshadowing a "remarkable" intake of orders for 790 aeroplanes - its second-best year for orders - and "record deliveries" of 434 aircraft.
But the cost of developing the new A350 extra-wide body plane - designed to compete with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner - and the cabling problems that caused a two-year delay in delivering the new A380 superjumbo combined to push the European jet planemaker deep into the red.But the cost of developing the new A350 extra-wide body plane - designed to compete with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner - and the cabling problems that caused a two-year delay in delivering the new A380 superjumbo combined to push the European jet planemaker deep into the red.
The A350 is estimated to reach airlines about five years after the Boeing 787, which is scheduled to make its first test flight later this year.The A350 is estimated to reach airlines about five years after the Boeing 787, which is scheduled to make its first test flight later this year.
The situation would not get any better in 2007, Airbus warned, because although deliveries of aircraft were expected to grow, Airbus revenues would "most likely" be affected by the weak dollar and competitive pressures.The situation would not get any better in 2007, Airbus warned, because although deliveries of aircraft were expected to grow, Airbus revenues would "most likely" be affected by the weak dollar and competitive pressures.
EADS also hailed strong orders in its defence business, with the first deliveries of Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the US army.EADS also hailed strong orders in its defence business, with the first deliveries of Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the US army.
Overall, sales were up 15% at EADS - and up 30% in its defence business - to reach 39.4bn euros.Overall, sales were up 15% at EADS - and up 30% in its defence business - to reach 39.4bn euros.
However, operating profits at EADS were down 86% to 399m euros, after a 2.85bn euro profit in 2005.However, operating profits at EADS were down 86% to 399m euros, after a 2.85bn euro profit in 2005.
The company delayed a decision on whether to pay a dividend until its next board meeting.The company delayed a decision on whether to pay a dividend until its next board meeting.
The French government had already said it did not expect to receive any dividend for its 15% stake in EADS.The French government had already said it did not expect to receive any dividend for its 15% stake in EADS.
AIRBUS EUROPEAN PLANTS FRANCE1. Toulouse: (11,500 staff). Cabin and cargo. Electrics, nose, fuselage, wings.2. Saint Nazaire: (2,300) Nose, centre fuselage.*Faces sell-off or closure3. Nantes: (2,000) Nose, centre fuselage.4. Meaulte: (1,200)Nose, centre fuselage. *Open to investors
GERMANY5. Hamburg: (10,000) Cabin and cargo. Electrics. Fuselage assembly.6. Buxtehude: (350)Cabin and cargo. Communication systems.7. Stade: (1,500)Vertical tail. Design, manufacture, assembly.8. Bremen: (3,100) Cabin and cargo. Fuselage design, production.9. Nordenham: (2,100) Manufacture of fuselage. *Open to investors 10. Varel: (1,100)Machining fuselage parts. *Faces sell-off or closure11. Laupheim: (1,100)Cabin and cargo. Design and manufacture. *Faces sell-off or closure
SPAIN12. Getafe: (2,000) Horizontal tail, A380 rear fuselage. Assembly.13. Puerto Real: (500) Horizontal tail and A380 rear fuselage. Production.14. Illescas: (500)Horizontal tail and A380 rear fuselage. Development.
UK15. Filton: (6,500)Electrics and wing. Design. *Open to investors16. Broughton: (5,000) Wing. Assembly, manufacture. Return to top		AIRBUS EUROPEAN PLANTS FRANCE1. Toulouse: (11,500 staff). Cabin and cargo. Electrics, nose, fuselage, wings.2. Saint Nazaire: (2,300) Nose, centre fuselage.*Faces sell-off or closure3. Nantes: (2,000) Nose, centre fuselage.4. Meaulte: (1,200)Nose, centre fuselage. *Open to investors
GERMANY5. Hamburg: (10,000) Cabin and cargo. Electrics. Fuselage assembly.6. Buxtehude: (350)Cabin and cargo. Communication systems.7. Stade: (1,500)Vertical tail. Design, manufacture, assembly.8. Bremen: (3,100) Cabin and cargo. Fuselage design, production.9. Nordenham: (2,100) Manufacture of fuselage. *Open to investors 10. Varel: (1,100)Machining fuselage parts. *Faces sell-off or closure11. Laupheim: (1,100)Cabin and cargo. Design and manufacture. *Faces sell-off or closure
SPAIN12. Getafe: (2,000) Horizontal tail, A380 rear fuselage. Assembly.13. Puerto Real: (500) Horizontal tail and A380 rear fuselage. Production.14. Illescas: (500)Horizontal tail and A380 rear fuselage. Development.
UK15. Filton: (6,500)Electrics and wing. Design. *Open to investors16. Broughton: (5,000) Wing. Assembly, manufacture. Return to top