Air Wars: The Global Combat Between Airbus and Boeing Paperback

Overall, great effort, however, it largely focuses on providing behind the scenes stories and is strewn with facts (executives and hotel names etc.) throughout which is good but sometimes gets overbearing and seems insignificant at times in the overall context and larger scheme of things. Further, the choice of a hybrid structure (part biography and part A vs B) impacts the structure, flow and chronological narrative on events as is evident from the lack of a TOC at the beginning. I personally found it much better to read A vs B series first for its longitudinal, comparative and overarching views on the greatest rivalry in commercial aviation told in a structured, chronological & cogent manner from a business strategy perspective with deep analysis and then attempting this one in conjunction for picking up additional pieces of the story (especially the John Leahy bio part) for the complete 360 degree aerial view.

At first as I began reading, I thought it would be about the science of the planes. I soon realized it was the politics behind both companies. I really started enjoying this book and pretty soon I couldn't wait to continue. It was fairly balanced between Airbus and boeing, which also kept my interest even though it changed between the two quickly. As an aviation enthusiast I would recommend this book to any one!

The book is ok, but it would have tremendously benefited from a second write as it's quite messy and much more than about John Leahy.I do think it's unfinished, it's a bit of a shame.There's also a lot of repeat that should have been cleaned.

Leitura agradável e atual. Scott Hamilton descreve com detalhes a concorrência entre os dois gigantes da aviação comercial sem deixar de lado os demais "players". Recomendo fortemente às pessoas envolvidas com a aviação comercial em suas inúmeras facetas.Embora centrado na carreira de John Leahy, o vendedor "maravilha da Airbus", no livro é apresentada uma análise dos principais eventos que afetaram o lançamento, vendas e operações dos OEMs da aviação comercial, incluindo grandes golpes de venda, o onze de setembro, problemas com os aviões, incompetência e comportamento condenável dos altos escalões dessas empresas, chegando ao impacto do Corona Vírus.Altamente recomendado!

If you like aviation and already have good knowledge on the subject you'll love it. Very well written, lots of fascinating stories

Book does a great job explaining not only the Airbus-Boeing rivalry but also how & why the industry is,in many ways, the way we know it today, Very insightful book!