Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group Airbus has released its results for the first nine months of this year (9M23). Consolidated group revenues, at €42.56-billion, were up 12%, year-on-year (y-o-y). Earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit), adjusted, for 9M23 were €3.631-billion (4% up on last year), but Ebit reported, at €2.712-billion, were 24% down, y-o-y. Net income came to €2.332-billion (a decrease of 9% compared with 9M22). Free cash flow was €0.718-billion, 71% down, …