http://za.today.reuters.com/news/new...BS-MARKETS-USA-STOCKS-20051122.XML

In contrast, shares of Boeing, jumped 3.3 percent to $69.18 after the U.S. jet maker said it had received aircraft orders worth $14.3 billion during the Dubai Air Show. Boeing shares climbed to $69.47, the highest since May 2001.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...147724.story?coll=chi-business-hed

The Chicago-based aerospace giant received orders for 42 Boeing 777 wide-body jets from Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and 70 737 narrow-body planes from China. The orders are worth $13.7 billion at list prices, but typically airlines negotiate discounts.

http://www.suntimes.com/output/business/cst-fin-boeing22.html

Boeing stock takes off after deals for 26 787s

The orders extended Boeing's momentum in its heated competition with Airbus and helped propel its stock price up $2.05, or 3.1 percent, to close at $69 after briefly reaching $69.48. The close was the shares' highest since Dec. 8, 2000.




With this momentum , it certainly looks as if Boeing may regain the # 1 spot ! Question is when & how long can they continue to sell there aircraft at this pase ?

Halibut

[Edited 2005-11-22 14:55:38]