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Who are Airbus and Boeing?

Airbus, a European company, and Boeing, an American one, are the two dominant manufacturers of large commercial aircraft worldwide. They are fierce rivals, constantly competing for orders from airlines and cargo operators. This story highlights Airbus's attempt to challenge Boeing's long-standing control over the global freight market with its new A350F.

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Airbus is aiming to fly its new A350F cargo plane in late September

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