Airbus faces anger in Ukraine

Ukrainian helicopter crash revives anger over Airbus contract 

The helicopter that crashed in Ukraine last month, killing the country's interior minister, was one of a fleet from France that security officials had complained were in poor condition. The role of the previous minister, Arsen Avakov, in the deal is under scrutiny.

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Dragoman's influential advisers wheeled out to save Naval Group's submarine deal 

The Australian and French press have been awash with articles as Naval Group worked to keep its major submarine order afloat. The company is being helped by Dragoman, the lobbying firm founded by former Australi defence minister Robert Hill and whose advisers include former French diplomat Jean-Marie Guéhenno.

George Tsnobiladze smoothes way for defence companies in Ukraine 

Ukraine's order for 20 patrol vessels from French shipbuilder Ocea, finally signed on July 22, owes much to the Georgian businessman who was excommunicated by Airbus.

Modernisation of Tiger helicopters threatens to turn into pitched battle between EU countries 

Airbus Helicopters greatly needs the contract in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis but current discussions between the partner countries may leave Marignane on the sidelines.

Kuwait exacts revenge on Airbus 

A statement from the Kuwaiti defence minister on February 12 cast some light on the real reasons the country recently refused to take delivery of two Caracal helicopters.

Arsen Avakov tipped as prime minister 

Arsen Avakov, who has been Ukraine's interior minister since the