Boeing, firefighters settle contract, ending lockout

By the Leeham News Team Analysis May 31, 2024, © Leeham News: Boeing firefighters on Thursday approved a new contract, ending a lockout by Boeing since May 1. Firefighters approved the new contract by a vote of 78%… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 10. Airframe integration

May 24, 2024, ©. Leeham News: We do an article series about engine development. The aim is to understand why engine development now has longer timelines than airframe development and carries larger risks of product maturity problems. To… Read More

Boeing releases Executive Summary of FAA plan (Update with FAA comment)

Update: The FAA, responding to a query from LNA about deadlines and milestones, had this to say: “This is about systemic change, and there’s a lot of work to be done. Boeing must meet milestones and the timing… Read More

The all-important cabin. Part 2

Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm May 30, 2024, © Leeham News: We will do an article series about the all-important cabin and its seating for an airliner. The cabin layout and its comfort are the most important part… Read More

FAA, Boeing meet; “They must follow through on corrective actions.” Update 3: Boeing’s issues its statement

Update #3: Boeing released its own press release. Here it is: Boeing’s plan is based on findings from FAA audits, recommendations from the FAA’s ACSAA panel review and feedback from our employees. This Safety and Quality Plan generally… Read More

This week Boeing must deliver on safety–again

By the Leeham News Team Analysis May 28, 2024, © Leeham News: Boeing’s FAA-mandated plan to improve its safety culture is due this week. Following the Jan. 5 accident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and a year-long safety… Read More

Big hurdles for COMAC to become serious challenger to Airbus, Boeing

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton May 27, 2024, © Leeham News: A flurry of orders by China’s Big Three airlines finally began to balance announced deals for the COMAC C-919 mainline jet. Until the recent orders from Air… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 9. The role of the Nacelle

May 24, 2024, ©. Leeham News: We do an article series about engine development. The aim is to understand why engine development now has longer timelines than airframe development and carries larger risks of product maturity problems. To… Read More

The all-important cabin. Part 1

Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm May 23, 2024, © Leeham News: We will do an article series about the all-important cabin and its seating for an airliner. The cabin layout and its comfort are the most important parts… Read More

David Calhoun’s first and last addresses to Boeing shareholders have common themes, four years apart

May 21, 2024, © Leeham News: David Calhoun was named CEO of The Boeing Co. in December 2019. He assumed office in January 2020. He had been on the Board of Directors since 2009. His first annual shareholders… Read More