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"We affirm the predominance of commercial aeronautics in our group and we restructure and focus our defense and space activities to take costs out, increase profitability and improve our market position," Enders said in the statement. Airbus delivered 295 civilian planes in the first half, just less than the 306 record by arch-rival Boeing. At last month's Paris Air Show, Airbus took in firm orders for 241 aircraft including 65 for its A350 widebody. The A350 is still undergoing testing, but is expected to enter into service in the first half of next year. It made its first fly-by over Le Bourget air field during the air show last month. On Wednesday EADS said the program "is now entering the most critical phase" and that it "remains challenging." "Any schedule change could lead to an increasingly higher impact on provisions," EADS said.
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