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Airbus signs deal for second plant in China | Airbus signs deal for second plant in China |
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Airbus has signed a deal for its second factory in China as it expands further its growing relationship with the world's second-largest economy. | Airbus has signed a deal for its second factory in China as it expands further its growing relationship with the world's second-largest economy. |
The new cabin-completion factory for A330 jetliners is worth a reported €150m ($166.3m; £106.5m) and is aimed at attracting new orders for Airbus. | The new cabin-completion factory for A330 jetliners is worth a reported €150m ($166.3m; £106.5m) and is aimed at attracting new orders for Airbus. |
The plant will be built alongside an existing site in the city of Tianjin. | The plant will be built alongside an existing site in the city of Tianjin. |
The signing on Thursday was witnessed by China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang at Airbus's headquarters in France. | The signing on Thursday was witnessed by China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang at Airbus's headquarters in France. |
Earlier this week, China signed a deal for 45 new Airbus planes worth more than $11bn. | Earlier this week, China signed a deal for 45 new Airbus planes worth more than $11bn. |
"The signature of this [latest] framework agreement on the A330 completion and delivery centre will open a new chapter of strategic cooperation on wide-body aircraft with China," said Airbus' president Fabrice Brégier. | |
"Together, we will develop new facilities and capabilities, and attract new suppliers and businesses in China," he added. | "Together, we will develop new facilities and capabilities, and attract new suppliers and businesses in China," he added. |
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