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Building Air Planes Globally
Building Air Planes Globally
introduction
Founded by William E.Boeing & George Conrad Westervelt on 15th July 1916.
Airplane Co. In 1927 a new airline service, BOEING AIRPLANE TRANSPORT ,later merged with its earlier company.
First aircraft Boeing 314 Clipper in June 1938. Manufactured B707 in 1958 -- US first commercial jet airliner. Acquired Piasecki Helicopter in 1960. Introduced a twin engine 737 in 1967 -- A short & medium range airliner.
Contd.
Formerly known as Airbus Industry. Jointly owned by EADS(80%) and BAE(20%). In 1967, MOU signed among British, French & German govt. to develop
In 1972, A300 touched the skies for the first time. Launch of A320 in 1981 helped Airbus emerge as a major player in aircraft
market, had over 400 orders before its launch. first time in its 33 year history.
In 2003, Airbus delivered more jet-powered airliner then Boeing for the
On April 27, 2005, the A380 successfully completed its first flight from
Toulouse to France with seat capacity of 555 passengers & would be worlds largest commercial passenger jet.
In 2006 (Actual)
55%
By 2010 (Forecasted)
51%
Airbus
21%
31%
24%
24%