Interesting move by Boeing, I would think that Bombadier is not happy to hear this.
That’s nice.
Soooo....the DoJ let Boeing merge with MDAC back in ‘97 cuz there “just wasn’t room for two US mfrs in the market”.
But apparently there was: Boeing never went after the regional jet market thinking that Beech 1900s and Metroliners were all that were ever going to fly. And some SAAB 340s.
But wait: Canadair (now Bombardier) and Embraer took the low end because they didn’t want to tug on Superman’s cape.
And it worked spectacularly. SkyWest now has 550 regional jets, making it one of the largest airlines on Earth.
All made in other countries, but admittedly, with a lot of US content: engines and avionics. Not a little thing...
So, uh, what happened to the lack of a market that allowed Boeing to stomp MDAC out of business? And Lockheed?
The market EXPANDED dramatically with new models over broader ranges.
Who knew.
Great move for Boeing, Great move for the USA, Great move for American aircraft assembly workers. Boeing immediately moves to the front row in the regional airliner business and many of these fine aircraft can be outfitted for both Business/Corporate & Head-of-State aircraft. Go Boeing, Go Trump, Go MAGA.
Bombardier in Canada will not be happy, Canada will not be happy!!!