Company Watch - Air Canada.

From: Airguide Online | Date: September 24, 2007 | Copyright information

Sep 24, 2007

Air Canada order was turning point for Boeing. In 2005, Boeing was in an apparent downward slide, with the press speculating about the company's irrelevance in commercial aviation and pointing out slow sales and a sluggish start on 787 design plans. An order from Air Canada, a loyal Airbus customer, helped to turn around public perception and gave Boeing employees a much-needed emotional boost. "The Air Canada order came at a crucial time for Boeing and the ...

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