businessA computer-generated image released by Boeing of its 787 Dreamliner. Photograph: AP
In the boxing ring, the world had Ali and Frazier. In the passenger aircraft business, we have Boeing and Airbus - two companies slugging it out for dominance of the skies.
After being overtaken two years ago, Boeing is determined to regain the top spot. At this year's Paris air show, the company, which is expected to deliver 375 to 385 planes next year, said it was on course to overtake Airbus by 2008 at the latest.
This is no idle boast. Boeing has won 266 orders for its new 787 Dreamliner, while Airbus has secured far fewer orders for its new A350, a twin-engined jet.
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