Boeing Flying lower

Boeing had a good year in 2005. The US producer was able to garner 1002 orders for civilian aircraft, a quarter of them for the new 787. Not only is that a company record, but it is more than rival Airbus managed. The European company will not announce its total orders until January 17, but analysts expect around 800. For the first time since 2000, the US company leads the industry. But for those looking at international industrial competitiveness, this accomplishment needs to be put into persp...