Airbus has promoted Guy McLeod to president of sales for its North America subsidiary. The newly created position reports directly to Airbus North America president and chief executive Henri Courpron. McLeod is currently senior vice-president and head of the asset management division, and is based at Airbus's Toulouse headquarters. During his 10 years with the European manufacturer, he spent nearly nine years at Airbus China, where he rose to president.
Source: Flight International
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
Airbus’s adjusted earnings for its commercial aircraft division were down by 13% to €1.95 billion ($2.11 billion) over the first half, as investments for future preparation offset the increase in deliveries. The airframer delivered 323 commercial aircraft over the first six months – up on the previous 316 and lifting ...
