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Leeham News and Analysis
- The conundrum of a new airplane design vs a derivative April 19, 2021
- Pontifications: End appears in sight for 16-year old US-EU trade dispute April 19, 2021
- Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of hydrogen. Part 33. Wrap-up: The Eco-system April 16, 2021
- Aviation Writers Bloc: Calhoun’s Countdown April 15, 2021
- Investors’ bull case on aircraft OEMs has gaps April 15, 2021
Pontifications: Southwest didn’t invite Airbus to bid
April 5, 2021, © Leeham News: Southwest Airlines didn’t ask Airbus to submit a commercial bid for the A220-300, three knowledgeable sources tell Leeham News. Southwest conducted an internal technical analysis of the A220-300 vs. the 737-7 MAX…. Read More
HOTR: Compensation wins Southwest order for MAX
By the Leeham News Team March 29, 2021, © Leeham News: Southwest Airlines today announced an order for 100 Boeing 737-7 MAXes. The order was expected. The carrier also considered the Airbus A220-300. But any prospect of diverging… Read More
Small jet demand likely to stay depressed after COVID
Subscription Required By Judson Rollins Introduction January 25, 2020, © Leeham News: As passenger travel trickles back to life, one trend that’s already apparent is a long-term diminution of airline yields in most regions. This is largely driven… Read More
HOTR: With MAX nearing recertification, Boeing has bigger problem
By the Leeham News team Oct. 27, 2020, © Leeham News: Boeing’s 737 MAX may be nearing recertification and airlines worry about passenger acceptance. But Boeing’s larger MAX problem is its general product line-up. LNA pointed out the… Read More
Boeing’s Renton plant may close from 2033: Analysis
Subscription Required Now open to all Readers. Introduction Aug. 10, 2020, © Leeham News: With Boeing likely to consolidate 787 production in Charleston (SC), reflecting a rate of 6/mo, the future of assembly in Puget Sound rears its… Read More
What’s the gain of flying a smaller single-aisle during COVID-19 recovery?
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required Introduction May 28, 2020, © Leeham News: As flying recommences after country lockdowns, the fill factors for the flights will be low for an extended period. Airlines and the OEMs are anticipating the… Read More