Irish boss reaches for the skies

Embraer — the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer — is not concerned for its future following Airbus’s takeover of its nearest rival Bombardier, according to its Clare-born chief executive John Slattery.

Responding to questions at the Airline Economics conference in Dublin earlier this week about Boeing’s potential move to buy Embraer’s commercial jet division, Mr Slattery said he welcomed Boeing’s interest but was not in a position to comment, beyond confirming that negotiations are ongoing.

The Airbus takeover of Bombardier‘s commercial aircraft division was a game-changer.