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French engineers were known for their willingness to embrace advanced, high-risk technologies to gain a decisive advantage in the aerospace market.

French influence drove Airbus's early focus on understanding customer needs and adapting to market requirements. Early on, the company adopted English as its working language and U.S. measurements to appeal to a wider range of airline customers.

German engineers brought a reputation for meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and robust industrial processes, ensuring reliable and high-quality production.

Germany's strong engineering foundation provided the technical discipline needed to standardize components and organize the complex cross-border manufacturing process.

parent n1b0m 11 months ago

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