Originally Posted by
Doug Masters
Geez...I had plastic airplanes as a kid in the 70s. They can't be
that hard to make.
Boeing and Airbus have both stated publicly that the market is big enough for both manufacturers. Yet, both mismanage their programs and make promises they cant keep.
The 787 was marketed as the aircraft that would burn 20% less fuel. Neither the Rolls Royce nor the GE engines will provide that. This is very slippery marketing indeed and may present more problems ahead.
AL