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Airbus and Boeing Deliver More than 1,000 Planes in 2011
Airbus extended its winning streak to nine years over rival Boeing by delivering more commercial planes than its American counterpart again in 2011 according to Reuters. Airbus delivered 534 planes in 2011 while Boeing delivered 477. Both companies have received … Continue reading
Posted in 787, AIRBUS, AIRLINES, BOEING, RUMBLINGS
Tagged Airbus, Boeing, Boeing 787, Boeing deliveries, competition between boeing and airbus
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Boeing Lands Massive 777 Order
After taking a beating from Airbus in the narrow body market through the first half of the year, Boeing has been able to amass a similar dominance in the wide body market after landing an order from Emirates for 50 … Continue reading
Report: 787 Will Turn a Profit…In 2034
Much has been made about the struggles that Boeing faced in getting the 787 Dreamliner delivered to customers as the new plane experienced numerous delays and a work stoppage, putting it more than three years behind schedule. But with the … Continue reading
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Tagged 787 delays, 787 Dreamliner, Boeing, Boeing 787, competition between boeing and airbus, Dreamliner profit
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Airbus Opens Huge Orders Lead over Rival Boeing
Three quarters through the year and the debate over which plane manufacturer will land more orders and deliver more planes this year already seems to be over. According to Businessweek, Airbus has landed 1,038 net orders to Boeing’s 426. Much … Continue reading
Posted in 737, A320, AIRBUS, AIRLINES, BOEING, ORDERS/DELIVERIES
Tagged Airbus, Airbus A320neo, Boeing, Boeing 737, competition between boeing and airbus
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Boeing’s New 737 Dubbed ‘Max’
Boeing announced last week that it will re-engine its most popular commercial plane, the 737, making the new plane more energy efficient. The announcement concluded months of speculation over whether Boeing would re-engine the narrowbody plane or launch a brand … Continue reading
Posted in 737, A320, AIRBUS, BOEING, RUMBLINGS
Tagged Airbus, Airbus A320neo, Boeing, Boeing 737, Jim Leahy, New 737, re-engined 737
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American Places Largest Order in Aviation History, Boeing Decides to Re-Engine 737
The wait for American Airlines massive order has ended with the airline announcing on Wednesday that it plans to split and order for nearly 460 narrowbody planes between Boeing and Airbus, the world’s leading plane manufacturers. Deliveries of the A320 … Continue reading
Posted in 737, A320, AIRBUS, AIRLINES, BOEING, ORDERS/DELIVERIES
Tagged A320neo, Airbus, American airlines order, Boeing, future of the 737, largest order in aviation history
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Boeing Wooing American for Massive Jet Order
According to Reuters, Boeing doesn’t appear to be embracing the idea of a split order with Airbus for American Airlines massive order which could be announced sometime in the next few months. Instead, the world’s second largest plane manufacturer is … Continue reading
Posted in 737, A320, AIRBUS, AIRLINES, BOEING, ORDERS/DELIVERIES, RUMBLINGS
Tagged Airbus, Airbus A320, American Airlines, Boeing, Boeing 737, competition between boeing and airbus, future of 737
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Boeing pauses 787 Production Line as Mechanics Scramble to Keep Up
The Seattle Times reports that Boeing has frozen its assembly line, halting parts deliveries from its global suppliers, in order to do catch up work on the planes currently on the assembly line at its Everett factory. The pause in … Continue reading
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Tagged 787, 787 delays, 787 launch customer, 787 production line, Boeing
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American Mulling Massive Order
The Wall Street Journal reports that American Airlines is looking to replace more than a third of its fleet, over 250 aircraft, and has begun discussions with both Airbus and Boeing. Considering its entire fleet is made up of Boeing … Continue reading
Paris Air Show Update: Airbus Lands 730 Orders, Boeing 142
The Paris Air show isn’t over yet but with three days remaining, Airbus has built a massive lead on its rival Boeing, landing multiple eye-popping orders the Associated Press reports. As predicted in the months leading up to the event, … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbus, Boeing, competition between boeing and airbus, future of 737, Paris Air Show
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