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The late 1990s and early 2000s saw both companies refining their strategies as the commercial aviation market expanded. Boeing was able to maintain profitability margins, favoring high margins over sheer market share. However, problems began to mount for Boeing with the 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, leading to substantial losses and production halts. In contrast, Airbus continued to thrive, taking advantage of Boeing's vulnerabilities.