As the Marines begin to operate these aircraft, moreover, it seems certain that the demand for planes with the inherent flexibility, speed, survivability and cost-effectiveness of the V-22 will only grow.

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If V shows a tendency to grow over time, or shrink over time, the money target should be adjusted accordingly to keep MV (total spending) in line with the noninflationary real growth potential of the economy.

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These trends are among the key reasons why V expects earnings per share to grow in excess of 20% both in the current year and in fiscal 2011.

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By pursuing such initiatives while developing the full sales potential of existing product lines like the V-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook rotorcraft, Boeing may be able to grow military earnings even as defense demand softens in the years ahead.

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