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Former Airbus chief Jean Pierson has died, say former colleagues -Breaking

by Mike Robinson

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PARIS, (Reuters) – Jean Pierson is a French industrialist, who helped propel planemaker Airbus onto global jet markets and initiated its transformation form a loose association into a European aerospace industry giant. Former colleagues reported that Pierson has passed away.

Pierson, who was 80 years old, died in south France. The Toulouse-based Airbus was his headquarters from 1985 to 1998. His first major deal in America, with Boeing (NYSE:), saw him lead the company.

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