Leeham News and Analysis
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How much of an NMA market will the Airbus A321XLR capture?
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required Introduction July 18, 2019, © Leeham News: Airbus’ new A321XLR is labeled as an Boeing NMA killer. It shall, with its capability to fly the same routes as the NMA, nibble away on… Read More
14 new airplanes and derivatives see EIS through 2027
Subscription Required July 15, 2019, © Leeham News: There are 14 new and derivative aircraft scheduled for entry into service (EIS) through 2027. This rises to 16 if Boeing launches the New Midmarket Aircraft (NMA). But there are… Read More
Pontifications: Boeing can’t catch a break
July 15, 2019, © Leeham News: Boeing can’t catch a break. Some may argue it doesn’t deserve one, given what’s come out about the 737 MAX development. And the sloppy production of the 787 at the Charleston (SC)… Read More
Airbus pulls anniversary book
July 12, 2019, © Leeham News: Airbus has pulled the 50th year anniversary book it commissioned from veteran aviation reporter Nicola Clark. LNA reviewed the book, Airbus: The First 50 Years, Monday.
Will the NMA-7 finally kill the A330?
Subscription Required By Judson Rollins July 11, 2019, © Leeham News: Boeing is expected to proceed with the New Midmarket Airplane (NMA) once the 737 MAX gets clearance to return to service. News from the Paris Air Show… Read More
Pontifications: Airbus-the First 50 Years
Book Review July 8, 2019, © Leeham News: When a company authorizes or sponsors a book about some major event, the book is usually a puff piece meant for the coffee table in reception. Airbus authorized the book,… Read More
Twice daily with Airbus’ A321XLR or one daily with the A330-900?
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required Introduction July 04, 2019, © Leeham News: Will the Airbus A321XLR change long-haul flying between city pairs within its range? The capacity is around 50% of an A330-900 so an operator could fly… Read More
SAP and advanced manufacturing cut costs for current, new airplanes
Subscription Required July 1, 2019, © Leeham News: Improving supply chain management is one of the many, many key factors in making the business case for the prospective Boeing New Midmarket Airplane. The prospective Boeing NMA needs SAP… Read More
Pontifications: Busting the XWB brand; and more about the Boeing-IAG deal
Dissecting the British Airways-Boeing MAX deal, part 2 July 1, 2019, © Leeham News: During the Airbus Innovation Days, and in other forums, officials promoted the idea of a 10-abreast coach-class in the A350 XWB. Compared with the… Read More
The range of Airbus A321XLR
By Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required Introduction June 27, 2019, © Leeham News: Airbus launched the extended range A321XLR last week at the Paris Air Show. The range of the aircraft was presented as 4,700nm with an “around 200… Read More