Boeing (NYSE:BA) unveiled its "BBJ 3" business jet at the 2013 European Business Aviation Conference in Geneva this week. Based on the 737-900ER commercial liner, Boeing says the BBJ is already outselling its closest rival by a 7-to-1 margin.
But who is this mystery rival? And is it really important for Boeing to beat them in business jets? Fool contributor Rich Smith explains.
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