Airbus says dispute with Dassault is threatening fighter jet project
Company says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project
Company says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project

Chief executive Éric Trappier blames German arm of Airbus for blocking progress

Comments by French defence company CEO are latest sign of rift over joint development programme with Germany

The fate of FCAS hangs on whether French President Emmanuel Macron can get the contractor to bend

Proposed downsizing of €100bn flagship defence project follows feuding by Airbus and Dassault

Mediators have until April 28 to overcome power struggle between Airbus and Dassault Aviation

French and German leaders pressure Dassault Aviation and Airbus to resolve differences and save FCAS