This assignment gives a general overview of the large civil aircraft market leaders: Airbus and Boeing. Further, the historical backgrounds will be analyzed.
The assignment examines the duopoly-position considering the economic backgrounds. A number of key issues arise especially from Boeing’s side. Boeing lost his dominant role on the market. Furthermore, Airbus delivered very high innovative technological standards, by keeping the costs low. It did not take long time until Boeing has responded by blaming Airbus to get subsidies from the government. All this led to the biggest dispute in history and has been a particular challenge for the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The results of this assignment point out, that there are new entrants on the aircraft market, for example China and Russia. Instead of negotiating for years about subsidies, Airbus and Boeing should concentrate on improving their technological standards.
The best way to summing up, is to say, that it is not a competition between aircraft industries, it is a competition between the world’s largest governments: The European Union and the United States.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive summary
- Table of contents
- List of abbreviations
- List of tables
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The large civil aircraft market
- 2.1 Boeing
- 2.2 Airbus
- 2.3 Comparing Airbus and Boeing
- 3 The competition between Airbus and Boeing
- 3.1 The history
- 3.2 Economic characteristic of the aircraft industrie
- 4 The Airbus and Boeing dispute in the WTO
- 4.1 The WTO and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- 4.2 The lawsuit
- 4.3 Current situation
- 5 Results and conclusion
- List of literature
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment analyzes the long-standing dispute between Airbus and Boeing, two prominent players in the large civil aircraft market. It examines the historical context, economic factors, and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in resolving this rivalry.
- The historical development of the Airbus and Boeing rivalry.
- The economic characteristics of the large civil aircraft market.
- The role of government subsidies in the dispute.
- The WTO's involvement in resolving trade disputes between Airbus and Boeing.
- Potential solutions for the future of the aircraft industry.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of the assignment's scope and objectives. It highlights the significance of the Airbus and Boeing dispute within the context of the global aviation industry. The second chapter delves into the large civil aircraft market, profiling Boeing and Airbus as market leaders. It compares their strengths, weaknesses, and market positions.
The third chapter examines the competitive landscape between Airbus and Boeing, focusing on the historical development of their rivalry. It also analyzes the economic characteristics of the aircraft industry, highlighting the importance of government support and technological advancements.
The fourth chapter delves into the WTO's role in resolving the Airbus and Boeing dispute. It examines the WTO's legal framework and the specific lawsuits filed by both companies. The current situation and potential future developments in the dispute are also discussed.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and focus topics of this assignment include the large civil aircraft market, Airbus, Boeing, government subsidies, trade disputes, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and technological innovation. It analyzes the historical development, economic factors, and legal implications of the Airbus and Boeing rivalry, highlighting the role of government intervention in shaping the future of the aviation industry.
- Quote paper
- MBA Irina Düsseldorf (Author), 2015, The WTO Dispute of Boeing and Airbus, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/339907
