The aircraft manufacturing industry is intense, with major competition between Airbusand Boeing. The two manufacturers pursue airlines competitively, aiming to strike deals for new aircraft orders from carriers across the world. However, it seems Airbus stepped over the line 12 years ago, making an unethical offer with Srilankan Airlines.
And now, the carrier is demanding compensation..
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Corruption Costs: Sri Lankan Airlines Demands 4 Free Airbus A330-900s & More In Compensation

The airline is responding to a corrupted deal previously made with Airbus.