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APR 12, 2005 (newstodate): In the race Boeing 787 vs. Airbus A350, timing may yet again prove to be the crucial factor.
So far this year, Boeing by far outperforms its Airbus rival in the segment for medium-size long-range aircraft.
With the latest orders from Korean Air for 10 firm procurements, Boeing has logged a total of 203 orders from 17 operators for its 787 Dreamliner against only 10 orders from one operator for Airbus A350.
Boeing's 787 will enter service in 2008, two years ahead of its Airbus competitor.
So far this year, Boeing by far outperforms its Airbus rival in the segment for medium-size long-range aircraft.
With the latest orders from Korean Air for 10 firm procurements, Boeing has logged a total of 203 orders from 17 operators for its 787 Dreamliner against only 10 orders from one operator for Airbus A350.
Boeing's 787 will enter service in 2008, two years ahead of its Airbus competitor.