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Old 11th Sep 2014, 13:49
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Bottom line, it's not really a Boeing, at least not in the way that Boeing made it's reputation and we all take for granted
That aspect certainly did come through loud and clear, surprising how the logistics now differ compared to those of past practice. Stupid as well to début what was effectively a model and spend the next two years making endless excuses as to why it's not flying.

Moving the assembly line south is pure union busting - demographics will probably dictate that the build quality takes a hit. The seamless conduit from the business of government oversight to corporate lobbying also raises a flag.

A risky business. It'll only take one inflight hull loss through structural failure or battery fire to ground the lot.
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