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Old 21st Jan 2024, 15:16
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Originally Posted by MechEngr
Sure - back in 1950s the development of jet powered aircraft was paid for by all governments, but there hasn't been a direct government subsidy to Boeing to develop a civilian aircraft for non-government use.

Starliner isn't a commercial aircraft; Boeing has taken around $1B in development write-downs for it.
Didn't Boeing receive public support like serious tax reductions in Washington State and subsidies in South Carolina for the new factory? And didn't Boeing use Japanese and Italian public support for 787 contributions?

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