Minimum 3-6 month 737 MAX production shutdown seen

By Scott Hamilton Dec. 17, 2019, © Leeham News: Boeing announced yesterday a suspension in production of the 737 MAX line. It didn’t put a timetable to the shutdown. But one aerospace analyst predicts the shutdown will be… Read More

Analysts align in reaction to MAX production suspension

Dec. 17, 2019, © Leeham News: Wall Street analysts were fairly aligned in their reaction to Boeing’s decision to suspend production. Below are excerpt of some of the research notes received by LNA:

Boeing halts 737 production

Dec. 16, 2016: Boeing said it is suspending 737 MAX production. Here is the full press release.

Are AirAsia and AirAsia X outgrowing their key markets?

Subscription Required By Judson Rollins Introduction Dec. 16, 2019, © Leeham News: AirAsia and long-haul sister AirAsia X have been growing at world-leading rates for much of the past two decades. AirAsia’s fleet growth in the 2000s was… Read More

Boeing hiring for key mechanic roles even as production cuts rumored

By BRYAN CORLISS Dec. 16, 2019, © Leeham News — Even as Boeing’s board of directors met this weekend to discuss a potential 737 MAX production reduction or freeze, the company has continued to hire workers it will… Read More

Pontifications: MAX RTS, Emirates 777X order, Suspending 737 production, more

Editor’s Note: News reports Sunday indicated Boeing is considering reducing or suspending production of the 737 MAX. LNA reported this possibility Dec. 11. While Sunday’s reports suggest Boeing will halt production, LNA is told a rate cut to between 10-20… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment. Part 1. Hype versus reality.

December 13, 2019, ©. Leeham News: The first all-electric commercial aircraft, a Harbor Air DHC-2 Beaver, flew over the Fraser River near Vancouver in the week (Figure 1). It was powered by a magniX electric engine fed with… Read More

Norwegian’s attempt to survive

Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction Dec. 12, 2019, © Leeham News: Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS), struggling to survive after years of over-expansion, took major steps over the last few weeks to overhaul its finances and strategy. Major… Read More

With no end of MAX grounding in sight, Boeing may be forced to cut or suspend production soon

Dec. 11, 2019, © Leeham News: With confirmation by the Federal Aviation Administration that recertification of the 737 MAX won’t happen until 2020, Boeing is rapidly facing a decision whether to reduce or suspend MAX production. With no… Read More

FAA: No MAX certification until 2020; analysis forecast 15 more crashes if MCAS not fixed

Dec. 11, 2019, © Leeham News: A new round of Congressional Hearings about the Boeing 737 MAX got underway today. Before the hearing began at the House Transportation Committee, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson appeared on CNBC today. Among… Read More