Boeing and Airbus locked in 13 year dispute

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has won a victory in a 13 year-long dispute with European rival Airbus.

The World Trade Organization has reversed, on appeal, a ruling that Boeing received some state aid to help build its newest aircraft, the 777X.

However, Airbus said, “the ‘game’ is far from over” as other complaints over alleged aid are still to be resolved.

The two aviation giants have been locked for years in a set of disputes at the Geneva-based WTO.

Brussels and Washington have two larger cases pending at the WTO, centered on multiple claims and counter-claims about illegal subsidies for their respective aviation industries.

Airbus estimates it has lost $100bn in sales because of Boeing subsidies.

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Shalish acts on behalf of both private individuals and commercial clients, bringing or defending claims in the High Court or the County Court. Shalish is fluent in Gujarati and will happily represent those for whom Gujariti is the first language, in English. Shalish is also able to advise and assist with negotiations to resolve disputes, avoiding the need for court proceedings. Shalish joined the firm 10 years ago, very shortly after he qualified as a solicitor. Shalish is a keen sportsman, regularly playing cricket and five-a-side football. He is also a self-confessed foodie, taking great pleasure in sampling different cuisines from around the world. Currently, Shalish is pursuing his interest in languages, attending evening Spanish lessons at a local college.