Boeing V. Airbus
Mark Kenley
Utah Valley University

Airbus and Boeing are two of main aircraft manufacturers in the world. They are also each other’s competition. Good economies have an impact on the aviation world, as well as when the economy is poor. The function and constructions of the aircraft have a big impact on whether they succeed or do not. It also is a deciding factor on whether or not the aircraft will succeed in the future.

If you are a part of the aviation world, you should be somewhat familiar with Boeing and Airbus, or at least recognize the name. Some of us, like myself, aspire to be left seat in either one of them someday. Although they are similar aircrafts and forms of transportation, they still are different in many ways. They are also each other’s main competition. The economy, whether it is bad or good, obviously has an effect on both The Boeing and The Airbus. But, when it comes to determining which will be more likely to succeed in the future, it is best to start doing some research.
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Boeing is also a major exporter and supplies customers and governments in over 150 countries. Although the aviation world immediately thinks of aircrafts only when they hear the word “Boeing,” they also have products manufactured like satellites, weapons, and even launch systems. Boeing was also founded nearly 100 years ago. July 15, 1916 was the actual date of the start of the growing business.
A relative latecomer to the aviation industry, is the Airbus. However, they are still Boeings biggest competitor as a leading aircraft manufacturer. Airbus was founded in the late 1970’s. Airbus has several different aircraft “families” but nothing compared to the products produced by Boeing.
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