Enter McBoeing: Boeing's takeover of McDonnell Douglas creates a defence giant to rival Lockheed Martin - and puts the wind up Europe's aerospace companies

Article Abstract:

The scramble for defense contracts will intensify in the wake of the Boeing-McDonnell merger. European companies such as British Aerospace may find their market share shrinking. In 1996, Boeing and Mcdonnell combined, had over 50% of all orders for jet aircraft.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Market share, Aerospace industry, Defense industry, Boeing Co., BA, McDonnell Douglas Corp., MD

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Will they ever fly again?

Article Abstract:

A decline in the fortunes of the world's airlines is coinciding with a glut of commercial aircraft, of which about 10% are now laying idle. Airlines trying to cope are not buying planes, because for the first time since 1945 air travel declined in 1991.

Equipment and supplies, Supply and demand, Airlines, Jet transports

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Small is beautiful

Article Abstract:

The propects for producers of regional aircraft such as Embraer are examined in detail.

Economic aspects, Jet airplanes, Jet planes

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