71.   The agreement precludes McDonnell Douglas from collaborating with other aircraft makers on wide-body planes, but not does not impose any restrictions on narrow-body aircraft.

72.   The aircraft maker publishes figures every month on aircraft deliveries and orders.

73.   The aircraft makers who throw the show hope these promising signs translate directly into new business.

74.   The biggest aircraft maker is paying for its growth, however, with costs rising as the company hires thousands of workers and pays overtime to raise production.

75.   The Canadian aircraft maker said in November it planned to acquire Deutsche Waggonbau, a formerly government-owned supplier to German national railroad Deutsche Bahn AG.

76.   The aircraft maker is a joint venture of French, British, Spanish and German companies.

77.   The calls are the first of a round of monthly updates planned by the Seattle-based aircraft maker.

78.   The dilemma for western aircraft makers, he notes, is how to win business in East Asia without transferring too much technology and expertise.

79.   The company won a major Windows NT contract with aircraft maker Lockheed Martin Corp.

80.   The Europeans believe U.S. aircraft makers benefit unfairly from indirect aid in the form of research grants.