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French President Macron announces 'historic' Airbus/Malaysia Airlines deal

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that Airbus and Malaysia had signed a historic agreement, while Macron was hosting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Paris.

Macron said that such deals showed the importance of trade between France, Asia and Europe as Europe prepares to face possible tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.

"I think of the projects that have been signed in key minerals, rare earths, with Carester, which just opened a new factory in Lacq region, transport, with this historic collaboration between Malaysia Airlines, and Airbus and the energy sector," said Macron.

This week, industry sources reported that Airbus is close to winning a Malaysia Aviation Group order for additional A330neo long haul jets.

Airbus was our main focus. "AirAsia has another 50, and Malaysian Airlines 20," said Ibrahim. (Reporting and editing by Jean-Stephane Brosse)

(source: Reuters)