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Airbus Secures $9.4 Billion Agreement With VietJet as Tariff Debate Heats Up

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 18, 2025

Deal Highlights And Business Impact

At the Paris Airshow, Airbus (AIR.PA) clinched a memorandum of understanding with VietJet (VJC.HM) for the acquisition of 100 A321neo aircraft, with an option to purchase an additional 50 jets. Valued at approximately $9.4 billion, the deal underscores a significant commitment by the budget carrier, marking a strategic expansion in its fleet as the global aviation market navigates a complex landscape.

Regulatory Uncertainty And Tariff Reform

Amid the fanfare of new deals, remarks by US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to a potential return to the tariff-free trade regime established in the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement. His comments, suggesting that civil aviation could benefit from a zero-tariff environment, come at a time when the industry contends with President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on nearly all airplane and parts imports. This policy remains a formidable challenge, compounded by an ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into commercial aircraft and components.

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Industry Challenges And Competitive Dynamics

The aerospace sector is currently facing supply chain disruptions, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and recent tragic events such as the Air India crash and escalating conflicts in the Middle East. While Airbus makes bold strides with high-profile deals, competitor Boeing (BA.N) is taking a more reserved stance as it addresses the fallout from recent investigations into the fatal Air India Boeing 787 accident, following its own series of high-stakes engagements in the Middle East.

Strategic Moves Beyond Commercial Aviation

The Paris Airshow also highlighted developments in the defence sector. Leonardo’s (LDOF.MI) recent acquisition of a European cybersecurity firm—details of which are slated for a forthcoming announcement—demonstrates the growing emphasis on cybersecurity in modern combat systems. This strategic initiative not only diversifies Leonardo’s portfolio but also strengthens its foothold in an area increasingly critical to both commercial and defence operations.

As global aviation and defence industries navigate uncertainties related to tariffs, supply chain challenges, and geopolitical tensions, strategic agreements such as the one between Airbus and VietJet are likely to play a decisive role in shaping the market’s future trajectory.

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Foreign Firms Contribute €3.5 Billion To Cyprus Economy In 2023

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 12, 2025

Recent Eurostat data reveals that Cyprus remains an outlier within the European Union, where foreign-controlled companies contribute minimally to the nation’s employment figures and economic output. While these enterprises have a substantial impact in other member states, in Cyprus they account for only 10 percent of all jobs, a figure comparable only to Italy and marginally higher than Greece’s 8 percent.

Employment Impact

The report highlights that foreign-controlled companies in Cyprus employ 32,119 individuals out of a total workforce that, across the EU, reaches 24,145,727. In contrast, countries such as Luxembourg boast a 45 percent job share in foreign-controlled firms, with Slovakia and the Czech Republic following closely at 28 percent.

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Economic Output Analysis

In terms of economic contribution, these enterprises generated a total value added of €3.5 billion in Cyprus, a small fraction compared to the overall EU total of €2.39 trillion. Notably, Ireland leads with 71 percent of its value added stemming from foreign-controlled firms, followed by Luxembourg at 61 percent and Slovakia at 50 percent. On the lower end, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany exhibit values below 20 percent.

Domestic Versus Foreign Ownership

The data underscores Cyprus’s heavy reliance on domestically controlled enterprises for both employment and economic output. However, it is important to note that certain businesses might be owned by foreign nationals who have established companies under Cypriot jurisdiction. As a result, these firms are classified as domestically controlled despite having foreign ownership or management components.

Conclusion

This analysis emphasizes the unique role that foreign-controlled enterprises play within the Cypriot economy. While their overall impact is limited compared to some EU counterparts, the presence of these companies continues to contribute significantly to the island’s economic landscape.