Boeing, United Airlines to Strike Huge Deal Worth Over $9 Billion

Great news today for Boeing as United Airlines has announced their intent to acquire at least 100 - and maybe up to 200 - 777 aircraft in a deal that could eventually be worth over $9 billion. Recall that, last year, Airbus secured a sales of 260 aircraft to AMR. 

What does this say about the outlook for the airline industry or, perhaps more importantly, American manufacturing? 

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