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Leeham News and Analysis
- Pontifications: One “good” engine in future for RR, faulty business strategy and model: JP Morgan February 7, 2023
- Orders at risk: Year-End 2022 snapshot February 6, 2023
- Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 56. SAF non-CO2 effects February 3, 2023
- Good news for 4th 737 production line, but lots of unanswered questions remain February 2, 2023
- Boeing CEO Calhoun vows commitment to innovation as 747 flies into the sunset January 31, 2023
HOTR: When will Boeing return 737 rates to pre-grounding level?
By the Leeham News Team March 5, 2022, © Leeham News: When will Boeing return the 737 production levels to the pre-grounding rate of 52/mo? It’s a question that is of key interest to the industry, employees, and… Read More
Boeing was “hungry” for deal, says Allegiant CEO
By Scott Hamilton Jan. 6, 2022, © Leeham News: Allegiant Airlines CEO Maury Gallagher said Boeing was “hungry” and the carrier “got a good deal all the way around” with its first order from the manufacturer. In an… Read More
C919 EIS target year end; production rate forecast is aggressive
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Introduction Sept. 13, 2021, © Leeham News: The first COMAC C919 is supposed to be delivered to China Eastern Airlines before the end of the year. If so, it will be the milestone… Read More
HOTR: Boeing’s backlog market share vs Airbus falls below 40%
By the Leeham News Team July 14, 2021, © Leeham News: Six months into 2021, Boeing is delivering 737 MAXes, clearing MAX inventory, and taking orders. Airbus isn’t matching Boeing orders for the A320 family, so far. But… Read More
Here’s why China needs Boeing as much as Boeing needs China
Subscription Required Now open to all readers. July 7, 2021, © Leeham News: China’s government policy of operating commercial aircraft that generally are no more than 12-15 years old means the carriers face a replacement bubble that the… Read More
China distorts progress in Boeing 737 MAX return to service
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Introduction June 28, 2021, © Leeham News: There are now 265 Boeing 737 MAXes in airline service, according to data reviewed by LNA. There are 263 MAXes in storage that appear to be… Read More
Pontification: It’s time to replace the 737, says industry leader
June 14, 2021, © Leeham News: One of commercial aviation’s most influential leaders said last week Boeing needs to replace the 737 with a new technology airplane. Steven Udvar-Hazy, chairman of Air Lease Corp., said in a CNBC… Read More
