Airbus to announce 'significant order' from Japanese airline on Friday...

...in a move that could help the planemaker narrow the gap with its arch-rival Boeing in their race to supply aircraft to the country.


Airbus will unveil the Japanese deal on Friday, 0100 GMT, at a briefing hosted by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fabrice Bregier, the company said in an e-mailed invitation, without providing any details on the name of the buyer.
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