Boeing woeing

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Boeing is currently experiencing mixed fortunes. It received firm new orders for 638 aircraft in the first six months of 1998, more than half the overall sales of 1997. There has been strong demand from the US and Europe, while sales in Asia have slumped. There could now be a surplus of almost new wide-body jets, as Asia was the driving force behind much of the expansion in the market for large jumbos and wide-bodied Airbuses. The company has been unsuccessful in its efforts to double output in response to rising demand, and has had to rebuild around 50 of the new version of its 737.

Aircraft

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On a wing and a prayer: aviation in Russia

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International carrier Aeroflot put in an order for ten Boeing 737s, citing the inferior quality of airplanes and especially aircraft engines made in Russia. Russian manufacturers protested at first, but now realize they must improve lest other Russian airlines go abroad to replace their aging fleets.

Scheduled Air Transportation, Aircraft Engines & Parts, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Intnl & Territorial Air Service, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Aircraft engines and engine parts, Purchasing, Contracts, Aircraft engines, Russia, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Tupolev

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Reach for the sky

Article Abstract:

Airbus Industrie managing director Pierson is trying to regain lost market share from Boeing by developing a large aircraft that will carry up to 550 passengers. This may not work, however, as Boeing is doing the same thing but with a smaller budget and shorter development period.

Airbus S.A.S., Pierson, Jean

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