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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I would be happy with any number that is more than 50% of the market."

Source: Airbus Vice President of Executive and Private Aviation Sales, Richard Goana, at a Monday press conference at NBAA 2006 announcing Airbus' good fortunes against rival Boeing in the bizjet market. Goana was asked how many ACJs (Airbus Corporate Jetliners) he was hoping to sell in the future. He wouldn't give a specific number... but made clear that he wanted to keep beating rival Boeing. For 2006, the Airbus A320- derived ACJ has 20 orders... against 10 for Boeing's rival 737-derived Boeing Business Jet. 

FMI: www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/executive_aviation/index.html