Wings of Dispute: Birth of the Airbus A220
Abdullah Nagdee Abdullah Nagdee

Wings of Dispute: Birth of the Airbus A220

In a dramatic twist of corporate rivalry and international trade, Boeing's aggressive legal bid to block a promising Canadian jet from entering the U.S. market backfired spectacularly. This piece tells the story of how Bombardier’s C Series, once on the brink of collapse, became a jewel in Airbus’s fleet without the European manufacturer spending a penny. This article traces how a strategic miscalculation transformed a market underdog into Boeing’s most embarrassing missed opportunity, offering a sobering lesson in the dangers of persuing legal action over innovation.

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Behind the Iron Curtain: The Tu-144 and the Price of Parity
Abdullah Nagdee Abdullah Nagdee

Behind the Iron Curtain: The Tu-144 and the Price of Parity

What happens when the race for innovation becomes a race for image? This piece dives into the supersonic standoff between East and West, uncovering how the Soviet Union’s desperate bid to outpace the Concorde led to the ill-fated Tu-144. A story of espionage, ambition, and the cost of putting politics before progress.

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Dawn of the Jet Age
Abdullah Nagdee Abdullah Nagdee

Dawn of the Jet Age

Curious about where it all began? This piece dives into the compelling story of the de Havilland Comet, the aircraft that launched the jet age. From its revolutionary debut to the tragic flaws that kept it away from history’s kind remembrance, discover the highs, the lows, and the legacy it left behind.

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