Originally Posted by bravo24

I guess all of you armchair experts have forgotten about the problems that surrounded the start of the 747 - many said the airplane was too big and Boeing wouldn't sell enough to get back it's development costs. The engines were a major headache and the ramp in Everett was filled with unflyable airplanes. Boeing came VERY close to going out of business. Forty years after its first flight the 747 is still in production with more than 1400 airplanes delivered. Yes, the 787 has had problems and is late. Mistakes have been made. There will be cancellations - some because of the airplane being late and some because of the economy. But the problems will be worked out, the airplane will fly and it will probably be a commercial success.

You airline guys who want to slam Boeing's management - care to compare your airline's balance sheet and earnings against Boeing's?

BTW - In the interests of full disclosure I am a 30+ year Boeing employee.