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Originally Posted by Seminole

I think what he means is most planes in service are Boeing aircraft

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus#...on_with_Boeing

I know. I was teasing.

Background is Aerospace Engineering. I actually studied in Toulouse, France.

I was merely trying to illustrate my earlier post: it does not matter the country, the important point is the company's focus and culture.

In general, France does not really have a reputation for quality manufacturing (perhaps even less so that the US), more renown for fancy products.
Yet Airbus has managed to build a great business (arguably through state subsidies) and a pretty good safety reputation. Airbus manages to get around 50% market share of new large aircafts (depending on how you count). Airbus is actually pretty well run, with a strong culture. Workers (engineers and assembly men) are just are passionate about the products. That makes a difference.


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