Boeing Lands Major Sale As it Jostles For Position Against Airbus

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Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson. Coca-Cola versus Pepsi. The Beatles versus The Stones. Some rivalries stand the test of time, and, in the business world, few have soared to the competitive heights of aerospace manufacturers Boeing and Airbus.

After slipping behind its European rival in a key market segment, Boeing announced a major deal with Delta on Monday. But it still needs to make up considerable ground -- or should we say altitude? -- to catch the competition.

Source Fool.com