EU-US aircraft deal shows trade can get 'historic results', WTO head

GENEVA, June 15 (Reuters) - The head of the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday she was delighted that Washington and Brussels had resolved a dispute over aircraft subsidies, saying it showed that "even the most seemingly intractable differences can be resolved".

"This agreement proves that with hard work and political will WTO Members can achieve historic results," said WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who took office in March and is aiming to overhaul the Geneva-based trade watchdog.

The 17-year conflict was one of the WTO's longest running disputes. (Reporting by Emma Farge)