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A major scandal involves allegations that the German intelligence agency (BND) spied on European companies, including Airbus, on behalf of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Airbus has filed a criminal complaint regarding the suspected industrial espionage. This news surfaces as Boeing faces technical scrutiny over a potentially catastrophic software bug in its 787 Dreamliner generators.
CNN's Richard Quest interviewed the CEO of Airbus regarding the espionage allegations against the BND and NSA. The CEO expressed a "reasonable suspicion" of industrial spying and called for a formal investigation by German prosecutors. The interview is criticized for its lighthearted tone despite the serious nature of the economic and political breach.
Russian Superjet Crash and Industrial Espionage Suspicions
Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is reportedly investigating whether the May 9th crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Indonesia was the result of U.S.-inspired industrial espionage. The crash occurred during a demonstration flight intended to secure international orders. The theory suggests that competitors like Airbus or Boeing may have had an interest in sabotaging the Russian aviation industry's entry into the regional jet market.
