Kahn: Airbus Looking for Unfettered Trade With Europe

The video discusses the UK's industrial strategy, emphasizing partnerships between government, industry, and academia to boost innovation and productivity. It explores the impact of Brexit on business investments, highlighting the need for government clarity and consistency. The discussion extends to trade relations with Europe, focusing on the importance of free trade for Airbus. The role of UK manufacturing in Airbus's supply chain is examined, along with the global nature of the aerospace industry.

What is the primary focus of the UK's industrial strategy as discussed in the video?

• Increasing taxes on businesses

• Partnership between government, industry, and academia

• Reducing government spending

• Promoting tourism

Why is long-term government support crucial for the aerospace sector?

• To reduce the cost of raw materials

• Because aircraft development and service span several decades

• To increase the number of employees

• To promote tourism

What is a key requirement for Airbus in terms of trade post-Brexit?

• To focus solely on the UK market

• To reduce the number of British-made parts

• To trade freely with Europe and the rest of the world

• To increase tariffs on European goods

What percentage of the world's communication satellites start their life in Britain?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

How does Airbus manage its supply chain?

• By relying solely on British suppliers

• Through an integrated global supply chain

• By manufacturing all parts in-house

• By outsourcing to non-European countries only