Gesche Wüpper
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Business correspondent based in France. Aviation, sailing, travel and food fan. Ocean and nature lover. Convinced European.
Why Air France sticks to its First Class La Première and what different kind of clients it attracts.
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Rentabler Nischenmarkt | Börsen-Zeitung
La Première ist für Air France ein Aushängeschild für luxuriöse französische Lebensart. Sie ist bei drei Gruppen von Kunden gefragt.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Why Air France sticks to its First Class La Première and what different kind of clients it attracts.
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French president Macron proposes to nominate his former Prime Minister Castex as CEO of rail operator SNCF.
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
French president Macron proposes to nominate his former Prime Minister Castex as CEO of rail operator SNCF.
With only 434 this year till end of August, Airbus has to deliver 386 to reach its goal of 820 deliveries in 2025, more than 96 aircraft per month. Experts consider the chance the planemaker can achieve that only 5%.
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"5% de chance qu'Airbus atteigne les 810 livraisons cette année" : le constructeur doit mettre les bouchées doubles pour atteindre ses objectifs
Chez Airbus, il va falloir mettre les bouchées doubles. Le constructeur d'avions européen s'était fixé comme objectif de livrer 820 avions cette année. Mais quelques problèmes ont émergé et l'avionneu...
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September 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
With only 434 this year till end of August, Airbus has to deliver 386 to reach its goal of 820 deliveries in 2025, more than 96 aircraft per month. Experts consider the chance the planemaker can achieve that only 5%.
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European planemaker Airbus reports 67 deliveries for July, 10 less than July last year. Despite a big number of gliders, it still
sticks to its plan to deliver around 820 aircraft this year. So far it delivered 373 in 2025.
sticks to its plan to deliver around 820 aircraft this year. So far it delivered 373 in 2025.
August 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
European planemaker Airbus reports 67 deliveries for July, 10 less than July last year. Despite a big number of gliders, it still
sticks to its plan to deliver around 820 aircraft this year. So far it delivered 373 in 2025.
sticks to its plan to deliver around 820 aircraft this year. So far it delivered 373 in 2025.
#Airbus has 60 gliders - planes without engines - at the moment due to persistent engine supply issues on the A320 program, CEO Faury told reporters. Majority of it lack CFM engines, but some also Pratt & Whitney ones. Airbus only had more gliders in 2018 when there were 100 at this time of the year
July 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#Airbus has 60 gliders - planes without engines - at the moment due to persistent engine supply issues on the A320 program, CEO Faury told reporters. Majority of it lack CFM engines, but some also Pratt & Whitney ones. Airbus only had more gliders in 2018 when there were 100 at this time of the year
The German government considers taking a stake in French-German tank maker #KNDS as the German owner families Bode and Braunbehrens want to withdraw from the company.
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Bundesregierung prüft Einstieg bei Panzerschmiede KNDS | Börsen-Zeitung
Die Bundesregierung prüft nach Informationen der Börsen-Zeitung einen Einstieg beim deutsch-französischen Panzerbauer KNDS. Grund ist der geplante Rückzug der deutschen Eigentümerfamilien.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The German government considers taking a stake in French-German tank maker #KNDS as the German owner families Bode and Braunbehrens want to withdraw from the company.
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French president Emmanuel Macron says #France will increase military spending till 2027 to € 64 billion, doubling it in comparison to 2017. He announced € 3,5 billion extra spending for 2026 and € 3 billion for 2027 the evening before Bastille Day.
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En direct, discours d’Emmanuel Macron aux armées : le président de la République annonce des efforts budgétaires pour la défense de 3,5 milliards d’euros en 2026 et 3 milliards en 2027
« C’est le double du budget dont les armées disposaient en 2017. Cet effort nouveau, historique et proportionné, est crédible. Il est indispensable », a assuré le chef de l’Etat, tout en renvoyant la ...
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July 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
French president Emmanuel Macron says #France will increase military spending till 2027 to € 64 billion, doubling it in comparison to 2017. He announced € 3,5 billion extra spending for 2026 and € 3 billion for 2027 the evening before Bastille Day.
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The influential aerospace industry association #Gifas has elected Safran CEO Olivier Andriès as new president. It was chaired from 2011 till now by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury whose mandate ended.
July 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The influential aerospace industry association #Gifas has elected Safran CEO Olivier Andriès as new president. It was chaired from 2011 till now by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury whose mandate ended.
MTU CEO Lars Wagner will join Airbus already in November this year before succeeding Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft division on 1 January 2026.
July 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
MTU CEO Lars Wagner will join Airbus already in November this year before succeeding Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft division on 1 January 2026.
Crossborder consolidation in the European banking sector seems unlikely at the moment, says #BNPParibas CFO Lars Machenil. He is focusing on targeted acquisitions which strengthen existing activities in BNP's key markets and expects impact of the US trade policy to be balanced. bit.ly/44yQla6
„BNP Paribas hat für Deutschland große Ambitionen“ | Börsen-Zeitung
BNP-Paribas-CFO sieht positive Zeichen bei der Regulierung in Europa, glaubt aber nicht an baldige grenzüberschreitende Konsolidierung.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Crossborder consolidation in the European banking sector seems unlikely at the moment, says #BNPParibas CFO Lars Machenil. He is focusing on targeted acquisitions which strengthen existing activities in BNP's key markets and expects impact of the US trade policy to be balanced. bit.ly/44yQla6
Increasing #polarisation is one of the three major risks for our society besides climate change and digitalisation, judges Thierry Léger, the CEO of French reinsurer Scor. Very interesting interview in @lesechosfr.bsky.social.
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July 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Increasing #polarisation is one of the three major risks for our society besides climate change and digitalisation, judges Thierry Léger, the CEO of French reinsurer Scor. Very interesting interview in @lesechosfr.bsky.social.
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Air France wants to
increase its stake in SAS from
19,9% to 60,5%, buying the stakes from Castlelake and Lind Invest, aiming to close the transaction in the second half of 2026.
increase its stake in SAS from
19,9% to 60,5%, buying the stakes from Castlelake and Lind Invest, aiming to close the transaction in the second half of 2026.
July 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Air France wants to
increase its stake in SAS from
19,9% to 60,5%, buying the stakes from Castlelake and Lind Invest, aiming to close the transaction in the second half of 2026.
increase its stake in SAS from
19,9% to 60,5%, buying the stakes from Castlelake and Lind Invest, aiming to close the transaction in the second half of 2026.
French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC asks airlines to reduce flights at French airports
Friday significantly because air controllers are striking: Nice by 50%, Parisian airports by 40%, Lyon, Marseille and airports at Corsica by 30%.
Friday significantly because air controllers are striking: Nice by 50%, Parisian airports by 40%, Lyon, Marseille and airports at Corsica by 30%.
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC asks airlines to reduce flights at French airports
Friday significantly because air controllers are striking: Nice by 50%, Parisian airports by 40%, Lyon, Marseille and airports at Corsica by 30%.
Friday significantly because air controllers are striking: Nice by 50%, Parisian airports by 40%, Lyon, Marseille and airports at Corsica by 30%.
During the summer, Air France opens a restaurant at the rooftop of the famous Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette where you can try the menu which is served in its business class without taking the plane.
July 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
During the summer, Air France opens a restaurant at the rooftop of the famous Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette where you can try the menu which is served in its business class without taking the plane.
After years of cash outflows the #A400M program will be cash neutral for the first time 2025 and will start to be cash positive 2026, says #Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer. Whether Airbus, Thales and Leonardo will tie-up their satellite business should be decided before the end of the year. bit.ly/4luwcJ1
„Der Raumfahrtsektor in Europa ist zu zersplittert“ | Börsen-Zeitung
Airbus hält trotz geopolitischer Risiken an der Prognose fest. Der Konzern will 2025 das operative Ergebnis um 30% auf 7 Mrd. Euro steigern. Sollten die Zölle gleich bleiben, wäre dieses Ziel erreichb...
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June 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
After years of cash outflows the #A400M program will be cash neutral for the first time 2025 and will start to be cash positive 2026, says #Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer. Whether Airbus, Thales and Leonardo will tie-up their satellite business should be decided before the end of the year. bit.ly/4luwcJ1
Airline tickets in France could become more expensive as the government is considering adding new taxes on domestic flights, reports @lesechosfr.bsky.social .
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June 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Airline tickets in France could become more expensive as the government is considering adding new taxes on domestic flights, reports @lesechosfr.bsky.social .
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French air traffic controllers threaten with a strike for July 3 and 4, some of the days a lot of French start their summer holidays. They complain about cntrol measures, salaries and hiring schemes.
June 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
French air traffic controllers threaten with a strike for July 3 and 4, some of the days a lot of French start their summer holidays. They complain about cntrol measures, salaries and hiring schemes.
Air France-KLM and French airport operator Groupe ADP announce a partnership which aims to strengthen the Parisian airport CDG against the growing concurrence of other hubs. Among other things they want to launch a special stopover program - a bit like Changi and Dubai.
June 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Air France-KLM and French airport operator Groupe ADP announce a partnership which aims to strengthen the Parisian airport CDG against the growing concurrence of other hubs. Among other things they want to launch a special stopover program - a bit like Changi and Dubai.
Embraer wants to expand its defence business and ramp up production of the KC-390. Portugal bought a sixth KC-390 at Paris Air Show and signed an option to acquire up to 10 additional aircraft. #PAS25
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Rüstung stiehlt ziviler Luftfahrt die Show | Börsen-Zeitung
Der Verteidigungsbereich steht auf der Luftfahrtmesse in Le Bourget stärker im Fokus als bisher. Auch Embraer will den Bereich ausbauen.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Embraer wants to expand its defence business and ramp up production of the KC-390. Portugal bought a sixth KC-390 at Paris Air Show and signed an option to acquire up to 10 additional aircraft. #PAS25
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Geopolitical tensions and the Air India crash overshadowed the first day of the Paris Air Show which is expected to be much calmer in term of orders despite Airbus signing several deals. #PAS25
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Luftfahrtmesse im Zeichen von Krisen und Kriegen | Börsen-Zeitung
Auf der weltgrößten Branchenmesse in Le Bourget dominieren in diesem Jahr Rüstungsgüter das Bild.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Geopolitical tensions and the Air India crash overshadowed the first day of the Paris Air Show which is expected to be much calmer in term of orders despite Airbus signing several deals. #PAS25
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Getting ready for the Paris Air Show aboard Embraer’s KC-390. Defence and space definitively play a bigger role at this edition of Le Bourget.
#PAS25
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June 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Getting ready for the Paris Air Show aboard Embraer’s KC-390. Defence and space definitively play a bigger role at this edition of Le Bourget.
#PAS25
#PAS25
Airbus Defence & Space is preparing for higher demand by developing ramp-up scenarios, something the company knows well from its commercial planemaking unit, says Airbus defence chief Michael Schoellhorn. "It's also a question to set the course for the future."
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„Die richtigen Weichen für die Zukunft stellen“ | Börsen-Zeitung
Airbus Defence & Space-Chef Schöllhorn rechnet mit steigender Nachfrage. Er bereitet deshalb die Produktionshochfuhr vor.
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April 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Airbus Defence & Space is preparing for higher demand by developing ramp-up scenarios, something the company knows well from its commercial planemaking unit, says Airbus defence chief Michael Schoellhorn. "It's also a question to set the course for the future."
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Delta Airlines earnings call today was apparently pretty clear that transatlantic air travel bookings are taking a nosedive, alongside everything else.
April 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Delta Airlines earnings call today was apparently pretty clear that transatlantic air travel bookings are taking a nosedive, alongside everything else.
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Boeing at far greater risk of tariff impacts than Airbus
Subscripton Required By Scott Hamilton April 7, 2025, © Leeham News: Tariffs against the rest of the world announced by US President Donald Trump last week threaten retaliatory tariffs against Boeing at a far greater level than Airbus faces,…
Subscripton Required By Scott Hamilton April 7, 2025, © Leeham News: Tariffs against the rest of the world announced by US President Donald Trump last week threaten retaliatory tariffs against Boeing at a far greater level than Airbus faces,…
Boeing at far greater risk of tariff impacts than Airbus
Subscripton Required By Scott Hamilton April 7, 2025, © Leeham News: Tariffs against the rest of the world announced by US President Donald Trump last week threaten retaliatory tariffs against Boeing at a far greater level than Airbus faces, an analysis by LNA shows. Trump exempted no part of the world from tariffs where Boeing isn’t at risk for retaliatory tariffs.
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April 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Boeing at far greater risk of tariff impacts than Airbus
Subscripton Required By Scott Hamilton April 7, 2025, © Leeham News: Tariffs against the rest of the world announced by US President Donald Trump last week threaten retaliatory tariffs against Boeing at a far greater level than Airbus faces,…
Subscripton Required By Scott Hamilton April 7, 2025, © Leeham News: Tariffs against the rest of the world announced by US President Donald Trump last week threaten retaliatory tariffs against Boeing at a far greater level than Airbus faces,…