Originally Posted by
saturn
If the 319neo was such a better product, why did Airbus acquire the C-series and commit to grow and aggressively industrialize it? The plane has a lot of potential for AB. It's no 717 ala Boeing.
If I was a manufacturer and could grab a competitor, even if they're a fraction of my size, and now control their future I would do it. Especially for $1, that's a good deal.
Imagine the Airbus executives reaction if Boeing had bought BBD as the 737 faltered? What a steal Airbus got.
And it does remind me of Boeing and MD... and the 717. When AirTran wanted the 717 to do more Boeing said absolutely... it's called the 737.
And AirTran said... fine... we will order 737s.
Want a bigger 220? Sure. It's called the 320. And you better order it before it's too la.. whoops. You're too late. But for a price... we can move you up the line or you can go buy a Max...
