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Part 1: Workforce Shortage Stunting Industry Growth, Costing Billions
Summary: This two-part series outlines the threat posed by workforce shortages to the future growth of aviation and aerospace, since industry-wide costs of workforce shortages are unquantified. Estimates suggest the industry is leaving tens of billions on the… Read More
As aerospace companies pursue AI, FAA lags
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Pat Shanahan during his Boeing career. Credit: Seattle Times. April 27, 2026, © Leeham News: Antiquated air traffic control systems and staffing shortages of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been well-known for… Read More
Diamonds are an MRO’s best friend
By Hanneke Weitering Science & Technology Editor AIN April 18, 2026, © AIN: DUST Identity, a Massachusetts company whose Diamond Unclonable Security Tag (DUST) technology uses diamond particles to authenticate objects, has launched a new platform that it… Read More
Iran war threatens Boeing in more ways than just airliner orders
Subscription Required Now open to all readers. Editor’s note: When LNA is asked about the progress of Boeing’s recovery, we always express a caveat before answering: It depends on events outside Boeing’s control. The Iran war is just… Read More
Safran hails ‘outstanding’ 2025; prepares for Airbus ramp-up
By Tom Batchelor. Feb. 13, 2026, © Leeham News: Safran enjoyed an “outstanding” 2025 with a record number of LEAP engine deliveries, a thriving aftermarket and significant growth across its defense activities, CEO Olivier Andriès said on Friday… Read More
Outlook 2026: Embraer well positioned, but new airplane launch fraught with risk
Subscription Required By Tom Batchelor and Karl Sinclair January 12, 2026, © Leeham News: Embraer enters the new year in a strong position: financially sound, operationally stable, and arguably in prime position to disrupt the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. Credit:… Read More
Avolon: Looking to long-term eco-aviation investment opportunities
Subscription Required By Charlotte Bailey Dec. 11, 2025, © Leeham News: With around 50% of the world’s operational commercial aircraft owned by lessors, companies such as Avolon are keeping a weather eye on the technologies that could power… Read More
Boeing dominates Dubai Air Show opening day (Updated with additional news)
By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Despite Boeing saying it was going to concentrate on outlining a path for certification of the 777X at the Dubai Air Show, the company dominated the opening day with… Read More
Embraer’s possibilities with a stretched C-390
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation. It also appears that its slow-selling military KC-390 tanker-transport is gaining traction… Read More
Dubai Air Show, Day 1: Boeing’s 777X; Anticipated orders
Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor Charlotte Bailey • Writer Nov. 16, 2025, © AIN: Twelve years since Boeing launched the 777X program at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the OEM… Read More