Subject: Debrief meeting Airbus - Cabinet
On 10/1 the Cabinet (W. Goetz and G. Michelier) and the DG (J. Lücking) met Nathalie Errard from
Airbus for an introductory meeting.
Errard first presented the company and the challenges it faces in the next 10.15 years, followed by a
discussion on current topics, notably:
• The WTO case
• The lack of representation of the aeronautical industry in the Commission (as compared to
the defence sector which now has its own DG)
• The Green deal (which Airbus sees as key and as an opportunity. Electric-hybrid is seen as a
possible long-term solution but innovations are needed. In the short term, focus on SAF and
Corsia).
• Brexit (part of Airbus production is likely to stay in the UK).