Record plane order books turn focus to jetmakers' production

Analysts say Paris Airshow on June 15-21 will likely be about the production process, viability of the supply chain

Mon, Jun 15, 2015 - 5:50 AM

Dassault's Falcon jets and Rafale jetfighters are moved on the tarmac on June 12, 2015 three days prior to the opening of the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget. The airshow will start on June 15 for professional and on June 19 to the public.

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Paris

AFTER years of big-ticket plane orders, this week's Paris Airshow will see rather fewer multi-billion-dollar deals and rather more nervous expressions as planemakers face the daunting task of producing US$1.8 trillion of jets already sold.

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