Boeing's man in the line of fire

Article Abstract:

Alan R. Mulally is the new head of Boeing's commercial airplane division after Ronald B. Woodard left Sept. 1, l998. Mulally has reorganized the whole unit, including executives, and created three divisions where there used to be one. Each division is responsible for its own profits and losses. All are charged with getting production back on track, that is, 180 jetliners this quarter. Upset customers like UPS and United Airlines have only one competitor to go to, Airbus Industrie. If Mulally succeeds, he could step into the CEO's shoes next.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Airplanes, Mulally, Alan

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An order for Airbus hits its rival, Boeing, close to home

Article Abstract:

In a $1.3 billion order for 30 narrow-body jet aircraft from Airbus Industrie plus options on future planes, Boullioun Aviation Services of Seattle claims it was making a business decision, not snubbing Boeing. The aircraft leasing firm was founded by former Boeing executive, E.H. (Tex) Boullioun. The small but fast-growing firm already owns 32 Boeing jets. Now it can offer Airbus jets to client companies that want to fly Airbus jets.

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Ordered planes from Airbus as a practical decision, instead of from Boeing in its own front yard

France, New orders received, Use of materials & supplies, Contracts, Airbus S.A.S., Jet airplanes, Jet planes, Boullioun Aviation Services Inc.

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