Author: Robert E. Kennedy, Moses Lee
Product Type: Case
Product #: 1-428-593
Publication Date:09/2008
Length: 30
Keywords: Strategic Management; Strategy; Manufacturing; Aircraft; Europe; North America;
| Discipline: | Strategic Management
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| Industry: | Manufacturing
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| Region: | Europe North America
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| Topic: | Not Specified
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Airbus and Boeing have been involved in a bruising battle for global aircraft sales. Throughout the 2000s, the aircraft industry had lurched from crisis to crisis—with first one rival innovating and inching ahead, then the other responding and retaking the lead. Airbus had experienced a rough 2007, with a competitive onslaught from Boeing. This case explores Airbus' immediate business concerns and management's consideration of a new business model that will position the company for long-term success.
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