Airbus urges return to zero-tariff deal as first quarter beats forecasts

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury advocates for a return to tariff-free aerospace trade, echoing U.S. industry concerns amid escalating trade tensions. While first-quarter results exceeded expectations, driven by defense improvements, Airbus faces engine delivery delays and challenges with Spirit AeroSystems impacting aircraft production. Constructive talks are underway regarding the A400M military airlifter's future production.