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Leeham News and Analysis
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Farnborough, Day 1: Boeing jumps to orders lead; De Havilland puts new life into the Dash 8-400
July 22, 2024, © Leeham News: Boeing was the clear winner in the orders announcements today at the Farnborough Air Show. The beleaguered company announced orders, options, and commitments for 78 aircraft (see chart). Rival Airbus announced a… Read More
Culture key to latest Boeing MAX crisis: panelists
By Scott Hamilton Special Coverage of the Boeing crisis Jan. 24, 2024, © Leeham News: What began as a non-fatal accident with an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 on Jan. 5 has blown into a full crisis for… Read More
Boeing still hopes for 737-7 certification this year, 737-10 next year and an Amended Type Certificate for the 777X
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton June 5, 2023, © Leeham News: Boeing continues to face a plethora of paperwork to certify the 737 MAX 7 this year. Officials hope to certify the largest member of the family next… Read More
MCAS, The Aircraft Certification Act and the unintended consequences of Congressional Intervention
First in a Series of Articles Subscription Required By the Leeham News team March 30, 2023, © Leeham News: Boeing is suffering delays getting the 737-7, 737-10, and 777X certifications completed. Airbus delayed the certification of the A321XLR… Read More
Boeing adds 737 MAX 7 to at-risk status with MAX 10 for cancellation over FAA certification
By Scott Hamilton Oct. 26, 2022, © Leeham News: Boeing may terminate the 737 MAX 7 program if the deadline for a cockpit warning system is not extended, blocking certification. CEO David Calhoun previously said the 737 MAX… Read More
Pontifications: Boeing gets boost from Farnborough; now, it must deliver
July 25, 2022, © Leeham News: Boeing announced last week during the Farnborough Air Show orders and commitments for 278 737 MAXes, nine 787s, and two 777-8Fs. Now, Boeing must deliver. Some of the 737 delivery positions in… Read More
Farnborough Air Show winds up with post-pandemic slow pace
By Scott Hamilton July 22, 2022, © Leeham News: The Farnborough Air Show produced little in the way of headline news. But Boeing comes away with some momentum. Airbus announced a big order on July 1, well ahead… Read More
Boeing monopolizes Day 1 at Farnborough Air Show
By Alex Derber (c) Airfinance Journal July 18, 2022: A sweltering first day at the 2022 Farnborough air show produced only a trickle of orders, with much of what was announced having been extensively trailed in recent weeks…. Read More
Pontifications: Some customers anticipate up to year delay in certification of A321XLR
June 13, 2022, © Leeham News: Airbus scheduled the first flight of its Xtra Long Range A321XLR Wednesday. Some customers think certification of the airplane will be delayed up to a year as Europe’s EASA and the USA’s… Read More
Airlines impacted by new aircraft delays
By Vincent Valery Introduction June 6, 2022, © Leeham News: LNA recently discussed the certification delays on all the current aircraft or variants under development: Airbus A321XLR, Boeing 737-7, 737-10, and 777X. Dreamliner deliveries have also been halted… Read More