The Phoenix from Toulouse : A Comprehensive History of Airbus Industrie
The story of Airbus Industrie is not merely a tale of aircraft manufacturing; it is a narrative of European ambition, technological innovation, and the persistent challenge to established market dominance. It is a chronicle of how a consortium, born from the ashes of post-war Europe, dared to challenge the long-held supremacy of American aviation giants, ultimately reshaping the global aerospace landscape. To understand the genesis of Airbus, one must first delve into the historical context of European aviation in the mid-20th century.
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