[RayChuang88]

That's because they know the HUGE amount of money they are going to make from the geared turbofan that will enter service in a big way in 2016.

[taildragger]

"That's because they know the HUGE amount of money they are going to make from the geared turbofan that will enter service in a big way in 2016."

Yes they will but, why would you sell such an asset and it's historical significance and they fact that the "X2" counter-rotating rotors and tail prop keeps them on the cutting edge? All I can think of is that it is getting harder and harder to "increase shareholder equity" and they are looking for a way to sweeten the pot for the shareholders by this give-me. Either the shareholders get the spin off or the proceeds of a purchase.

Just my 2 cents....