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Boeing could not compete successfully with Airbus. All the US government contracts and all the kings men could not save the company.

[Cicero]

Well, there are several factors. One is that the airplane business is cyclical in any case. Another is September 21 and fear of flying. Another is that Airbus is heavily subsidized by the Eurosocialists. Another is that management isn't what it used to be. Boeing used to be a very well-run company.