2 on February 24, many Chinese netizens who participated in the Singapore Air Show reported that an A400m transport aircraft participating in the air show refused to allow Chinese tourists to board the aircraft during the air show. At about 22:00 on February 25, @AIRbus issued a response to this matter.
Airbus stated that it has noticed that during the public opening day of the Singapore Air Show, some visitors had questions about the visit of an A400m military transport aircraft. After learned of this situation, Airbus immediately communicated and coordinated with relevant parties, promptly improved the visit process, and ensured that the aircraft was open to all visitors. Airbus deeply regrets the inconvenience caused by previous on-site work and thanks everyone for your continued attention and feedback to Airbus.
In addition, Airbus responded to the media saying: Starting from the afternoon of February 24, Chinese audiences will be able to board the aircraft without any hindrance.
previously reported
Previously, according to reports from many Chinese netizens on February 24, when an A400m transport aircraft belonging to the German Air Force participated in the Singapore Air Show, the staff of the aircraft violently refused to allow Chinese tourists to board the aircraft.
Exhibition staff communicated with tourists. Picture source: Weibo netizen @plan_ddg172
According to previously posted posts by Weibo netizens @前站客服, @plan_ddg172 and others, there were soldiers from the German army and Airbus staff stationed in front of the aircraft, and they lined up to visit Passengers asked about their nationality and said that "Chinese and Russian nationals are not allowed to board the plane." The netizen said that the German soldiers on the plane also physically attacked him, while another netizen filmed Airbus staff violently driving him away in front of the camera.
Many Chinese tourists who participated in this air show stated in the post that they had also encountered the same situation. On the afternoon of the 25th, Airbus’ official Weibo responded to the post and stated that the aircraft involved was open to all audiences. visit.
However, this comment did not respond to the concerns of most Chinese netizens. According to netizens, "Chinese and Russian tourists are prohibited from visiting" was informed to visitors verbally rather than explicitly by the personnel on the aircraft. Airbus's response did not mention whether this approach has been approved by the company or relevant parties. Authorization. In addition, Airbus did not respond to the specific situation of conflicts between its staff and tourists.
Source: @AIRbus, Global Times
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