Leeham News and Analysis
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Leeham News and Analysis
- Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 10. February 21, 2020
- ATR: We’re confident in the future of turboprops February 20, 2020
- How much did the CSeries cost Bombardier? February 20, 2020
- Boeing may have checkmated Airbus in trade dispute February 19, 2020
- Boeing helps some suppliers, but squeezes others February 19, 2020
DXB13 Day 1: Airbus scores big orders, Boeing launches 777X
From the Dubai Air Show, Day 1: Airbus Emirates orders 50 A380s Qatar orders A330s Qatar would buy A350-1000 stretch Etihad Orders A350, A320 Boeing 777 Launched: Boeing New Airplane; Montreal Gazette, reporting from Dubai Aviation Week: 787… Read More
Airbus’ A350-1000 dilemma
Airbus has a dilemma with what to do about the A350-1000. . Does the OEM stick with the -1000 as it is, ceding the 400 seat segment to Boeing with its new 777-9X? Or does it stretch the… Read More
Ultra Long Range Airplane market will limit 777-8 sales
A limited global market for Ultra Long Range Airplanes (ULRA) will limit sales of the Boeing 777-8. The Boeing Board of Directors is expected to green-light the 777X program this month, with two versions of the airplane: the… Read More
A380 has “Lite” versions, too
The announcement by Airbus that it will offer Lite versions of the A330 and A350 families caused a much larger stir than we would have thought. As we previously noted, Boeing will offer a Lite version of the… Read More