Boeing and the Commercial Jet Age

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Boeing and the Commercial Jet Age

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Aug 5, 2019

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After introducing the 707, Boeing began to manufacture many more commercial jets. Some would become iconic in the aviation industry. And the 737 MAX would end up creating a huge problem for the company.
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Aug 5, 2019

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