Boeing Needs a New Plane Model or Risks Losing Market Share. There Is a Wild Solution.

Boeing faces a gap in its product lineup that could mean lower market share
Boeing needs a new plane model to compete with Airbus
Boeing has overcome past challenges like the 737 Max grounding
Boeing risks losing market share without a new plane model
A "wild solution" could be embracing new aviation technology to leapfrog Airbus

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