The document discusses the history and development of the aircraft industry from early balloon flights in 1783 to modern times. It covers major milestones like the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903 and the development of passenger airlines. The document also summarizes the competition between Boeing and Airbus as the two largest aircraft manufacturers and their new plane models.

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6. The Unfriendly Skies Boeing vs. Airbus The Major Players

10. TOTAL SALES

16. How They Operate: Boeing Management Model

17. Financial Performance 05/29/09 46% Year-end 2006 53% Integrated Defense Systems Total revenue = $61.5 billion Commercial Airplanes BCC/ Other 1% Revenue Growth EPS Growth Backlog Growth 53.6 51.4 49.3 205 61.5 279 250 152 2.30 3.20 2003 2004 2005 2006 3.62 * 2.85 0.89 8% Compound Annual Growth Rate >4X revenue *Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure. Definitions, reconciliations and further disclosures regarding this non-GAAP measure are provided in the company’s earnings press release dated January 31, 2007.

21. Production Operations Maintenance Market Requirements & Overhauls Retirement Engine Development Certification Flight Tests Fundamental Principles Ground Testing and Diagnostics Assembly Life Cycle of an Aircraft: Power Plant System Design Prototype Certification CFD Analysis Stress Analysis & Design, DTA