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> They know they are too big to fail, and are cynically exploiting their position. They aren't going to bust over this, sure, but this has still been a very co
by MaxBarraclough 6y ago
> They know they are too big to fail, and are cynically exploiting their position.
They aren't going to bust over this, sure, but this has still been a very costly black eye for them, no? Even if they get their FAA approval, I imagine fewer airlines will be buying Boeing. (Discounting the enormous impact of the pandemic, that is.)
- drcross 6y agoProbably. And we all know what Boeing will prioritise to minimise these losses when faced with the chance of these two options: making a demonstratively better and safer plane which increases profits or reducing costs.
- dingaling 6y ago> I imagine fewer airlines will be buying Boeing. Why? Plenty of airlines kept ordering the DC-10 after its grounding was lifted. If the aircraft is certificated it's good to buy, in business terms. Buying Boeing right now is an excellent idea for most airlines since discounts will be deep in order to get the order book filled. I'll bet Ryanair will announce a big top-up order soon.