The Next Big Boeing-Airbus Battle Comes Into Focus

Boeing and Airbus seem to have very different notions of what a “middle-of-the-market” jet should look like. For the past quarter-century, Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Airbus (NASDAQOTH:EADSY) have competed viciously in all of the biggest segments of the jet market. The Airbus A320 family squares off against Boeing’s 737 family (and previously, its 757 family) in the market for single-aisle jets that mainly fly short-haul routes. Meanwhile, Boeing’s 767, 777, and 787 widebody families have faced Airbus’… (www.aviationrepublic.com) Mais...