Boeing has continually protested over launch aid in the form of credits to Airbus, while Airbus has argued that Boeing receives illegal subsidies through military and research contracts and tax breaks.
Boeing telah memprotes terus-menerus terhadap pemberian bantuan dalam bentuk kredit terhadap Airbus, sementara Airbus menduga bahwa Boeing menerima subsidi illegal melalui kontrak penelitian, kontrak militer dan pemotongan pajak.