Airbus announces A380 production cut

Citing "specific customer requests for deferrals" as well as the economic and industry downturn, Airbus yesterday slashed its A380 production and delivery schedule this year and next. The manufacturer now expects to deliver 14 A380s in 2009, down from the 18 previously planned and the 21 announced...

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