Airbus and Japan Airlines agree landmark $9.5bn deal

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It has won an order from JAL for 31 of its A350 planes, in a deal worth nearly $9.5bn (£5.9bn) at list prices.

The A350 is designed to be more fuel-efficient and is a direct competitor to US rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which has been hit by safety and technical issues in recent months.

The deal is a blow for Boeing, which has dominated Japan's aviation market.

"This is Airbus' largest order for the A350 so far this year and is the largest ever order we have received from a Japanese airline," said Fabrice Bregier, chief executive of Airbus.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24424873

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Big Wake up call for Boeing - for losing their almost iron-clad Japanese market.

I guess the Japanese have had enough with the problems they faced with Boeing aircrafts.

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Totally agree. Having your latest fleet grounded for months with problems, is not a good advertisement. All bugs should be ironed out before it goes on sale.

You only have to look at the electronic market to see casualties. 

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You only have to look at the electronic market to see casualties. 

Blackberry is a good example. Next is RB.