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- Emirates president says Boeing made life difficult January 27, 2022
- Carbon footprint: Regional jet versus turboprop, how large is the difference? January 27, 2022
- Boeing has cash flow positive 4th quarter, 1st since 2019; takes charge on 787 program January 26, 2022
- “Don’t delude the public” on environmental advances in aviation January 26, 2022
- Airbus brings BelugaST to outsized cargo market January 25, 2022
Rejuvenating the current in-service cargo fleet
Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction Aug. 30, 2021, © Leeham News: The COVID-19 pandemic lingers on passenger airlines, delaying a full traffic recovery. At the same time, the freighter market is very active and shows no signs… Read More
The 737 MAX – A Tragedy 60 years in the Making
This is the first in a series. Special to Leeham News. By Peter W. Lemme Twitter satcom_guru www.satcom.guru Part 1: Min to the Max The Customer is Always Right Heredity Boeing 757 Misses the Mark Where were you… Read More
Boeing should build 757 replacement in Washington
Commentary Dec. 22, 2020, © Leeham News: If you get a chance over the next few weeks – in between binge-watching The Queen’s Gambit, putting up the 79 extra feet of Christmas lights you ordered this year and… Read More
Narrowbody Aircraft Retirements
Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction June 15, 2020, © Leeham News: Last week, LNA analyzed the accelerating widebody fleet streamlining by airlines. We now turn our attention to the narrowbody market. Numerous airlines, including American and Lufthansa,… Read More
Pontifications: 777X certification, MAX market deficiencies, NMA and what’s an insider
Certification of 777X will be impacted by MAX crisis. Market sees “deficiencies” in Boeing’s narrow-body product line. Reopening new airplane study doesn’t mean NMA is necessarily dead. The SEC considers Calhoun to be an insider, even if he… Read More
Assessing airlines’ narrowbody replacement needs
Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction Jan. 27, 2020, © Leeham News: The Boeing 737 MAX crisis appears headed for resolution within a few months. Stephen Dickson, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, told American, Southwest and… Read More
United orders 50 A321XLRs
Dec. 3, 2019, © Leeham News: United Airlines today announced an order for 50 Airbus A321XLRs. The airplane has an advertised range of 4,700nm (5,400 statute miles), or a nine hour flight. UAL will replace its aging Boeing… Read More
Boeing charges, costs nearly $35bn since 1996
By Vincent Valery Introduction Nov. 5, 2019, © Leeham News: Boeing already has racked up $9.2bn in one-time charges and additional costs to the accounting block in the 737 MAX crisis. Some expect there will be more substantial… Read More