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Old May 17, 2005, 7:41 am
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Originally Posted by tdb27
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, sorry. Today's WSJ says that the 350s will gave GE engines. I was responding to a post that said the Airbus financing was a quid-pro-quo for buying the 350s, and merely pointing out that all the other airlines were bailed out by GE so they could keep buying their engines, it's the same thing.
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic. I just wanted to know if the Airbus would in anyway benefit GE, and I understand your point. I guess if GE does provide its powerplants for Airbus, this loan should also benefit them provided US/HP would choose GE powerplants with their new planes.

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