The bitter dispute between Bombardier and Boeing will enter a critical phase next week, when the two aerospace rivals appear before an all-important trade tribunal whose ruling will ultimately decide the fight. Boeing officials briefing reporters on background Friday also argued that any duties on the C-Series should apply to major components imported into the U.S., as well. Boeing must prove it lost outStill, heading into this final stretch of the dispute the pressure is very much on Boeing to prove that it lost out because of the deal between Bombardier and Delta. Boeing not injured by sale, says Bombardier"Boeing does not compete and was not injured by this sale,'' said Bombardier spokeswoman Nathalie Siphengphet. But Boeing officials said the company's single-aisle 737-700 did compete against — and beat out — the C-Series for a contract with United Airlines in March 2016.

Source: CBC News December 16, 2017 13:07 UTC