In other news, media reports said Boeing (nyse: BA - news - people ) might announce the rollout of its marketing campaign for its new 7E7 aircraft, with a possible order from All Nippon Airways .

FORBES: Ed Zander Named As New Motorola CEO

He is both a savvy media operator, and a shrewd negotiator - two attributes his supporters say he is using to good effect in the BA dispute.

BBC: BA strike: The three men trying to find a solution