Paris Air Show: Trump's tariff policy overshadows Airbus-Boeing competition

However, the industry's "number one priority" remains technology to reduce aviation emissions, assures Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury (57). Airbus continues to believe in a 100 percent hydrogen-powered aircraft – by the 2040s. The head of US competitor Boeing , Kelly Ortberg (65), expressed a much more cautious view: "That's a noble goal, but I don't know if we'll get there." However, the industry must continue to "do everything in its power" to get closer to the goal.

Showdown between Airbus and Boeing?

Le Bourget is traditionally the scene of the showdown between Airbus and Boeing. This year, concerns about the consequences of Trump's tariff policy are overshadowing the competition. Currently, a 10 percent surcharge is imposed on all aircraft and aircraft parts exported from the EU to the US . This could rise to 20 percent in early July.