Leeham News and Analysis
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Boeing Outlook: 777 rate cut, 737 hike (Update 2)
Due to technical problems with the webcast, Boeing ended the earnings call this morning before Q&A and rescheduled at 1pm EST. The original, short post is updated with the re-do of the earnings call. The PDF slide show… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: What did we learn in 2015; engines
15 January 2016, ©. Leeham Co: Last week we looked back on what happened in 2015 on the airframe front. We finish the retrospective by looking at what turbofan engine technology came to market in 2015. New engine… Read More
Exclusive Interview: Airbus COO Tom Williams about changing times for Airbus.
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription required Introduction 13 January 2016, ©. Leeham Co: Airbus COO Tom Williams has a goal of reducing development expenses by 50% and streamlining the production to “best in class.” Williams is in charge of… Read More
Airbus annual press conference 2016
By Bjorn Fehrm Introduction 12 January 2016, ©. Leeham Co: Airbus held its annual press conference in Paris today against a backdrop of record 2015 deliveries. The year that went past was consequently a good one for Airbus. Orders… Read More
Airbus passes Boeing in wide-body passenger aircraft sales
Dec. 8, 2015, © Leeham Co. Airbus surpassed Boeing in wide-body passenger orders through November, data released yesterday by Airbus shows. Airbus released its November YTD order book yesterday. Boeing last week updated its weekly order tallies through… Read More