Boeing to step up long-haul jet battle

Boeing, the US aircraft maker, is planning to intensify the competitive pressure on Airbus, its European rival, in large capacity, long-haul aircraft with the eventual development of a new family of all-composite jets to replace its current 777.

The Economist, No.8636, 20.6.09: Airbus and Boeing resume their feud. Hard pounding http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13872823

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