Airbus’ Leahy reveals negotiating tricks after ‘last air show’ | Reuters

Airbus' Leahy reveals negotiating tricks after 'last air show' | Reuters Reuters By Tim Hepher | PARIS PARIS Airbus (AIR.PA) sales chief John Leahy, one of the dominant figures of modern aviation, hinted on Thursday he would retire this autumn, as he wrapped up what he said would be his last air show by revealing a few precious negotiating tricks. The 67-year-old New Yorker, who has overseen the sale of more than 10,000 aircraft worth $1 trillion since 1994, has said he plans to retire by end-year. But he went a step further on Thursday as he ruled out going to the Dubai Airshow in November.He pledged to ensure a smooth transition to his designated internal successor, Kiran Rao."We want to have a smooth transition with Kiran and the team. The post Airbus' Leahy reveals negotiating tricks after 'last air show' | Reuters appeared first on Firstpost. 1